Anatomy:

• Be able to identify primary and secondary organs by both location and description
• Be able to describe the lining of the tract
• Know the correct sequence of the structures

Physiology:
 

• Be able to describe the three phases of  the system:  breathing, internal and external respiration
• Understand the gases and how they are transported in the system
• Understand acidity and alkalinity as it pertains to this system
• Be able to explain why surfactant is important
• Be able to describe the intricacies of inhaling [pressures,muscles]

Misc.

Be able to define all terms associated with this system
Understand the difference between asthma and emphysema
Know the effects of nicotine on the brain