The Respiratory System
By: Jimmy Torres
Julian Garcia
Amanda Davis
Structure
The respiratory system
consists of many parts,
there is the nose, the
trachea, the lungs and
many more.
There are two lungs that
are connected to the
trachea, and that
connects to the mouth
and nose so we can
breath.
Function
The main function is to supply the blood
with oxygen to transport all over the body,
this happens when we breathe.
The nose (or mouth) take in oxygen, it
goes in through the trachea and into the
lungs. After the body gets the oxygen, we
exhale and that lets out carbon dioxide.
Pneumonia
Causes and Symptoms of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses.
Many times people get this from having a previous sickness like a
cold or a flu because it is difficult for the individual to fight the
infection.
There are many symptoms for pneumonia:
Cough: Mucus will be coughed up from the lungs, it will probably be
brownish green, with some signs of blood. Fever, shortness of
breath, fast heart rate, shattering of teeth, chest pains. Nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
Pneumonia
How to Treat Pneumonia
Since a bacteria causes pneumonia, this will be
prescribed with antibiotics. This usually cures the
person, but all antibiotics must be taken, not just enough
to think you feel better (like Mrs. Curi said).
Taking care of cough, if prescribed by doctor.
The person must get enough rest and sleep.
Lots of liquids must be taken.
And of course, no smoking!
10 Facts
The oxygen that we take in goes everywhere in our body.
The blood caries the oxygen and takes it as it rushes through our
body.
The organs that are involved in breathing include the nose, throat,
larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs. Also called respiratory tract.
The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system in which
oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is exhaled.
Air can also be taken in by the mouth, there is a flap that separates
the larynx and the esophagus
10 Facts
The trachea: The trachea is also referred to as the windpipe.
The trachea, or windpipe, filters the air we breathe and
branches into the bronchi
The bronchi: The bronchi are two air tubes that branch off of
the trachea and carry air directly into the lungs
The trachea divides into left and right air tubes called bronchi,
which connect to the lungs
The blood is responsible for carrying the oxygen all over the
body.
The organs that are responsible for breathing is called the
respiratory tract.
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