Human Respiration Parts and Functions
Function: The primary function of the respiratory system is GAS EXCHANGE Taking in Oxygen Removing Carbon Dioxide The actual conversion process of Cellular Respiration takes place in the mitochondria! Glucose + Oxygen Carbon Dioxide + Water
Parts: Nose and mouth Sinus Trachea Bronchi Bronchioles Lungs Alveoli Diaphragm
Functions: Match the column! Nose and mouth Sinus Trachea Bronchi Bronchioles Lungs Alveoli Diaphragm Actual site of gas exchange Muscle that pulls air into lungs Air tube surrounded by cartilage Where air comes in Contain alveoli, able to fill with air Place where air is warmed Where bronchi split into smaller tubes Where trachea splits, one tube to each lung.
How do we breathe? The diaphragm contracts and pulls down The negative pressure pulls air into mouth and nose See demonstration model Check it out! http://www.innerbody.com/anim/lungs.html
How does this connect to circulation? Oxygen in air is picked up by small capillaries around the alveoli Red blood cells actually carry the oxygen The blood travels to the heart and is pumped to the body Blood from the body high in CO2 goes back to the heart, pumped to lungs CO2 moves from the blood back into the lungs and is exhaled!
Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoSTehS7iq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiT621PrrO0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp-gCvW8PRY&feature=related