1. Respiratory System
In Class Notes:

2. Function: (30.5) Function of the respiratory system Breathing
Provides oxygen to cells
Removes waste products from the body.

3. 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.

4. Sequence of breathing:
Explain the process of a complete breath:

5. Diagram:
Here are all the parts: (find a diagram you like)

6. Parts you should know:
Can you label this?

7. How is breathing regulated?
CO2 causes different rates in breathing.
CO2 causes breathing regulation but the diaphragm plays a key role.

8. 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

9. 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.