RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Function of Respiratory System To provide to enter the bloodstream where it will be carried to every cell for the process of. This produces for. oxygen Aerobic respiration energy metabolism In addition, this system allows to be exhaled from the body. carbon dioxide
So how do organisms Respire? diffusion skin spiracles/tracheal tubes stomates gills
nose mouth Human Respiratory System
The Nasal Cavity has space which the air, mucus membranes which the air and nose hairs which the air. warms moisten filter
nose mouth Human Respiratory System pharynx larynx
How do you speak/choke/have food come out your nose? Eww!! Uvula, but what’s that hanging off it? Adam’s apple
nose mouth Human Respiratory System pharynx larynx trachea bronchi
Bronchi and trachea: Rings of cartilage to keep open, mucus and beating hairs to clear passageway
nose mouth Human Respiratory System pharynx larynx trachea bronchi lung bronchiole alveoli
Lungs contain bronchioles and alveoli. bronchiole1. 2.alveoli 3.capillary
nose mouth Human Respiratory System pharynx larynx trachea bronchi lung bronchiole alveolidiaphragm
So……why do we breathe? And how? We mostly breathe to rid ourselves of CO 2 Inhale: ribs up and out, diaphragm down. Exhale: ribs down, diaphragm up.
Respiratory Disorders: ASTHMA Causes release of histamine which…
…causes a runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and possibly- ASTHMA! antihistamine inhaler
Respiratory disorders: BRONCHITIS Inflammation caused by: virus, bacteria, asthma, smoking
Smoking causes: Bad hair! Bad stink! Bad teeth! Bad skin! ADDICTION!!
That was then… This is now!
Smoking causes: EMPHYSEMA Alveoli are overstretched and lose their elasticity
Smoking causes cancer laryngectomy
Mount Everest: 29,032 ft above sea level Mauna Kea, Hawaii 13,000 ft above sea level (33,000 ft from the sea floor!) Chimborazo, Ecuador 20,500 ft above sea level Farthest point from the Earth’s Center
Mt. Everest Base Camp Tibet, 18,000 ft
Memorials to lost climbers
Camp 1: 19,100 ft Oo Nien and Katie
You must all be High!!!