Alia, Silvia, MaKayla, Aliza Respiratory System Alia, Silvia, MaKayla, Aliza
Path of air Nasal passage pharynx larynx trachea bronchial tube pleura bronchioles alveoli diaphragm Path of air
Anatomical Structure Lungs: Provide body with oxygen, eliminate CO2 Esophagus: Passage way for food Larynx: Voice box Trachea: Wind pipe The Diaphragm lowers when it contracts
Health Concerns Tuberculosis: Infection in lungs Asthma: Bronchial airway obstruction Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood Epistaxis: Nosebleed Emphysema: CO2 buildup, caused by smoking Pneumonia: Alveoli fill with liquid
Word parts Nas/o – nose Pharyng/o – pharynx Or/o – mouth Laryng/o – larynx Bronch/o– bronchial tube Pneum/o – lung air Trache/i – trachea - Pneic – pertaining to breathing -Pnea – breathing Aspir/o – to breath in