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Respiratory SystemMXMS 7th Grade Science
What is respiration?• the act of breathing, where oxygen is inhaled and
carbon dioxide is exhaled
Main Functions
• to carry oxygen to your lungs, where it is transferred into your bloodstream
• to carry carbon dioxide away from your lungs, where it can be exhaled
Interesting Facts• your lungs are not the same size, to make room for
your heart
• we take about 12-15 breaths per minute
• we lose about 0.5 Liter of water through breathing
Main Parts• Nasal passage & Mouth
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Trachea
• Epiglottis
• Lungs
A. Bronchi
B. Bronchioles
C. Alveoli
D. Diaphragm
Nasal Passage & Mouth
• both allow air (O2 & CO2) to enter and leave the body
• nasal passage warms, filters, & moistens the incoming air
Pharynx• tubular area which allows passage of air into the
lungs
• tonsils are located here (part of the immune system)
Larynx
• controls the flow of air at the time of breathing
• aka: the voice box
Trachea
• tube which carries air from the throat into the lungs
• very rigid, lined with cartilage rings meant to keep it open at all times
Epiglottis
• flap-like structure which prevents food or water from entering the trachea when swallowing
Lungs• Bronchi: one of two passages which
allows air to flow into a lung (right or left)
• Bronchioles: much narrower tubes allowing air to pass from the bronchi to the alveoli
• Alveoli: individual hollow sacs that act as the surface for O2 & CO2 to be exchanged with the bloodstream
• Diaphragm: large muscle under the lungs that expands & contracts to force air in & out of the lungs
Hiccups
• occurs when the diaphragm begins to spasm
Respiratory Disorders
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)
• Asthma
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Cancer
COPD• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder can refer
to emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• caused by damage to the airways that carry air to & from the lungs
Asthma• caused by triggers (environmental, etc.) that cause
airways to suddenly tighten and make it hard to breathe
Cystic Fibrosis
• genetic disease that can be fatal
• makes it hard to clear lungs of bacteria
Cancer• can be caused by smoking (lung cancer) or
chewing tobacco (mouth/esophageal cancer)
• can be caused by exposure to airborne chemical/toxins