The respiratory system consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. It can be divided structurally into the upper respiratory system including the nose, pharynx, and associated structures, and the lower respiratory system including the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Functionally, it consists of the conducting zone which filters, warms, and moistens air, and the respiratory zone within the lungs where gas exchange occurs. The organs work together to bring air into the lungs, exchange gases, and exhale carbon dioxide.