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THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM C16L1
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What does the respiratory system do? How do the parts of the respiratory system work together? How does the respiratory system interact with other body systems? The Respiratory System
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Functions of the respiratory system breathing gas exchange between the atmosphere and the blood (supply oxygen & removes carbon dioxide and other waste gases) preventing foreign substances from entering during breathing phonation (speaking)
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Breathing Breathing is the movement of air into and out of the lungs.Breathing Breathing enables your respiratory system to take in oxygen and to eliminate carbon dioxide.
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Respiratory System Every cell in your body needs oxygen for a series of chemical reactions called cellular respiration. During cellular respiration, oxygen and sugars react, releasing energy a cell can use. Your respiratory system removes carbon dioxide and other waste gases from your body, so that cells can function.
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Inhale / Inspiration breathe in
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Exhale / Expiration breathe out
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STRUCTURES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM nose and nasal cavities pharynx larynx trachea bronchi bronchioles alveoli
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nose and nasal cavities nasal septum: separate the two nasal cavities
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ciliated mucous membranes Cilia line the nose and most other airways in the respiratory system.
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Functions of the cilia Wavelike motions of the cilia carry trapped particles away from your lungs. The cilia help prevent harmful particles from getting very far into your respiratory system.
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Functions of the ciliated mucous membranes filters bacteria, smoke, and dust particles from the air warms and moistens air If anything irritates nasal membranes, it stimulates sneezing.
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mucous a thick, sticky substance that filters the air entering the body
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pharynx The pharynx is a tube-like passageway at the top of the throat that receives air, food, and liquids from the mouth or nose.pharynx
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muscular tube lined with a ciliated mucous membrane about 5 inches long extends from the back of the nose to the esophagus sometimes called the "control center" for incoming substances, since it serves both the respiratory and digestive systems
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7 openings into or out of the pharynx 2 openings of nasal cavities 2 passageways to middle ear- space (Eustachian tubes) opening of mouth esophagus (passageway to stomach) larynx (passageway to lungs)
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larynx (voice box) short passageway from the pharynx to the trachea
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larynx walls consist of cartilage pieces held together by several muscles and ligaments
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vocal chords (or folds) a pair of membrane folds in the larynx
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vocal cords produces the voice.
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vocal chords (or folds) vocal chords in females are thinner and shorter (they vibrate more rapidly)
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vocal chords (or folds) vocal chords in males are thicker and longer (they vibrate more slowly)
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glottis the space between the folds
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epiglottis a thin, flexible flap in front of the larynx; folds over and blocks the glottis during swallowing It keeps food and liquids from entering the rest of the respiratory system.
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Trachea (windpipe) the tube that carries air between the pharynx and the bronchi
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trachea It is held open by C-shaped rings of cartilage. lined by the ciliated mucous membrane which traps matter such as dust, pollen, and smoke ends behind the heart, where it divides into 2 bronchi
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bronchi (singular, bronchus) the 2 branches off of the trachea leading into the lungs
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bronchi function: carrying air to and from the lungs
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lungs LungsLungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. Inside the lungs, the bronchi continue to branch into smaller and narrower tubes called bronchioles.
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bronchi bronchi branch and rebranch to form bronchioles
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bronchioles carries air to and from the alveoli within the lungs
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alveoli (singular, alveolus) the microscopic sacs in which the exchange of gases takes place in the lungs
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alveoli walls only 1 cell thick surrounded by capillaries
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How does this gas exchange take place? by diffusion
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breathing the process of inhaling and exhaling air
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diaphragm Below the lungs is a large muscle called the diaphragm that contracts and relaxes and moves air in and out of your lungs.diaphragm
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breathing diaphragm: main muscle used in breathing Secondary muscles are the intercostals
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