Respiratory System In Class Notes:
Function: (30.5) Function of the respiratory system Breathing Provides oxygen to cells Removes waste products from the body.
Organs Involved: (30.5) Organs involved and the function of each Mouth-intakes oxygen Nose-intakes oxygen Pharynx-air passes through it Larynx-the voice box Trachea-wind pipe Lungs-sponge like tissue that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood. Bronchi-air tubes that connect the trachea with the lungs. Epiglottis-covers the air pathway and prevents water and food from entering. Alveoli-grape like clusters of tiny air sacs. Diaphragm-expands chest cavity when you breath.
Sequence of breathing: Explain the process of a complete breath:
Diagram: Here are all the parts: (find a diagram you like)
Parts you should know: Can you label this?
How is breathing regulated? CO2 causes different rates in breathing. CO2 causes breathing regulation but the diaphragm plays a key role.
What effects does smoking have on the respiratory system? It messes up your lungs by: Increasing lung cancer You can get tar in your lungs
Name at least 3 disorders & provide a description: Asthma- chronic disease that affects airways Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-makes you cough up mucus and blocks tubes in the lungs Influenza- Body or muscle aches Chills Cough Fever Headache Sore throat Pneumonia- inflammation of the lung caused by infection.