Respiratory System

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it is the system of the body that deals with the exchange of gases in and out of the body

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Respiratory System

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is a gas exchange process by which oxygen is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells, and carbon dioxide gas is transported and removed from the body

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RESPIRATION

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RESPIRATION INVOLVES

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INHALING and EXHALING

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EXHALING

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taking out of air

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INHALING

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taking in of air

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The part of the body involved in the process of respiration is called

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RESPIRATORY TRACT

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RESPIRATORY TRACT

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Upper Respiratory Tract

Respiratory Airways

Lungs

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Respiration involves the following processes:

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Breathing, Diffusion, Transport of gases

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wherein oxygen is carried into the cells and carbon dioxide is delivered from the cells to the lungs and out of the body

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Transport of gases

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the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide across respiratory membranes

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Diffusion

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the exchange of air between the atmosphere and the air sacs of the lungs

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Breathing

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TYPES of RESPIRATION

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Cellular Respiration, Internal Respiration, External Respiration

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is an exchange of oxygen (02)
and carbon dioxide (CO2) between the internal body fluids (e.g., blood) and individual cells.

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Internal Respiration

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is the biochemical oxidation of glucose and consequent synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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Cellular Respiration

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involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and the organism

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External Respiration

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The primary organs of respiration

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LUNGS

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The lungs are located side by side in the

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thoracic cavity

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thoracic cavity, which is separated from the abdominal cavity by the muscular partition called

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diaphragm

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Lungs is covered by a thin tissue called

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pleura

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The lungs are divided into

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lobes

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Right lung has three lobes

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superior lobe, middle lobe and inferior lobe

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Left lung has only two lobes;

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superior lobe and inferior lobe

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the openings of the nose where the air enter first

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Nostrils

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the pair of passages way inside the nostrils which is separated from each other by a bony partition called Nasal Septum.

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Nasal Cavity

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the nostrils which is separated from each other by a bony partition called

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Nasal Septum

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hairlike projections which lined the nasal cavities

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Cilia

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filter the air and trap dust and other particles

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Cilia

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also called throat

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Pharynx

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Passageway that is divided into two smaller passages

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Pharynx

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Commonly known as voice box

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Larynx

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Located between the pharynx and the trachea

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Larynx

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Place where voice is produced through vocal cords

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Larynx

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The space between the vocal cords is called

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glottis

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A flap of elastic tissue that forms a cover on top of the larynx

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Epiglottis

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This structure ensures that food and air enter the body through different pathways

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Epiglottis

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also called windpipe

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Trachea

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The main passageway of air into the lungs

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Trachea

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It is supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage that prevent it from collapsing during inhalation

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Trachea

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The two main stems which lead to the lungs

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Bronchi

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Each bronchus enters the lung at a depression called

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hilus or hilum

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Are the smallest conducting tubes inside the lungs

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Bronchioles

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also known as air sacs

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Alveoli

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Place where exchange of gases occur

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Alveoli

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A respiratory disorder characterized by restriction in the movement of air due to recurring episodes of contractions of the bronchial smooth muscle.

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Asthma

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An inflammation of the bronchi that may result in swelling of the bronchial lining, narrowing of the air passages, and shortness of breath

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Bronchitis

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Often referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Emphysema

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Results from the gradual destruction of walls of the alveoli

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Emphysema

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As a result, gas exchange is decreased and air is retained in the lungs in most cases

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Emphysema

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Uncontrolled or unregulated division of the cells lining the respiratory tract which resulted to tumors that can grow and multiply

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Lung Cancer