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Also to know is, what is bronchial tree?

A bronchial tree (or respiratory tree) is the collective term used for these multiple-branched bronchi. The main function of the bronchi, like other conducting zone structures, is to provide a passageway for air to move into and out of each lung.

Also, what is the function of the upper respiratory tract? The nose detects odor molecules and helps filter and warm the air we inhale. The upper respiratory system, or upper respiratory tract, consists of the nose and nasal cavity, the pharynx, and the larynx. These structures allow us to breathe and speak.

In this manner, how is the respiratory system like a tree?

Tree respiration is part of how a tree breathes. Tree respiration uses up stored oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, energy and water into the atmosphere. Okay, trees don't actually breathe, but tree respiration is comparable to when we inhale air into our lungs. Photosynthesis is like the tree taking an exhale.

What is the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tract?

The upper respiratory tract includes the mouth, nose, sinus, throat, larynx (voice box), and trachea (windpipe). The lower respiratory tract includes the bronchial tubes and the lungs. Bronchitis and pneumonia are infections of the lower respiratory tract.