The R espiratory System

By: Rebecca Dyment

Gr. 5

School: Fesseden

NosePharynxTracheaBronchiLungs

Major organs

Nose structure- Bones, cartilage and fibro fatty tissues.Nose function- Is to filter the air before passing it further into the respiratory system.

Nose

Trachea

Trachea structure- Rings of cartilage.Trachea function- Connect the pharynx of the larynx to the lungs and allows passage of air to the lungs.

TracheaTrachea

Pharynx structure- A tube like structure.Pharynx function –Common passage way for air and food.

Pharynx

Bronchi

Bronchi structure- Cartilage.Bronchi function- The bronchi is where the air enters the lungs then is sent to each lung.Right lung structure-Three lobes.Left lung structure- Two lobes

The respiratory system and the integumentary system

The respiratory system gives oxygen to the blood stream of the integumentary system.The integumentary system includes skin, nails and sweat glands.The oxygen from the respiratory system allows parts of the integumentary system to grow properly.

Healthy effects on the respiratory system

RunningWalking60 minutes of activity each dayTake deep breaths.

Harmful effects on the respiratory system

SmokingDrinkingDrugs

Common diseases of the respiratory system

EmphysemaAsthmaCancerLung cancer

Facts about the respiratory system

The respiratory system inhales oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide.When you take a deep breath, air enters your lungs and your chest expands.Your lungs shift oxygen though the air and diffuses it into your blood.

We breath about 9-20 times a minute.We exhale about a half a litter of water vapour in a whole day.

Facts about the respiratory system

Every minute we breath we take in about 13 pints of air.When the diaphram expands, lungs are emptied of air when we exhale.

REFRENCES

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