Definition: Refers to anything related to breathing or the respiratory system.
Main Function: Responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
Key Organs:
Lungs: Primary organs where gas exchange occurs.
Trachea (windpipe): Tube that connects the throat to the lungs.
Bronchi: Branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.
Diaphragm: A muscle that helps with the process of breathing.
Respiratory System Process: Inhalation (oxygen in) and exhalation (carbon dioxide out).
Respiratory Rate: Number of breaths taken per minute.
Common Respiratory Diseases:
Asthma
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Other Respiratory Terms:
Respiratory distress: Difficulty in breathing.
Respiratory failure: When the lungs can’t supply enough oxygen or remove enough carbon dioxide
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Edited: Jan 29
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1. What are some things you can do to protect your respiratory system?
2. What is the role of cilia in the respiratory tract?
3. Describe the structure of the trachea and its importance in the respiratory system.
4. What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress?
Is that what respiration mean?
Is that the only thing respiratory system do?
What is the average respiratory rate?