The Respiratory System:
Is a body system that
provides the body
with Oxygen
and
Removes Carbon Dioxide
Air moves through the
mouth or nose through the
NASAL PASSAGES
into the trachea.
Trachea
Is the windpipe that
air travels to the lungs
Trachea
CILIA
are hair-like
structures in the
respiratory system
that trap dust and
other particles.
MUCUS
Is the sticky substance
that lines the nasal
passages and traps
dust and dirt in the air
you breathe.
The flap that
covers the entrance
to the trachea is the
EPIGLOTTIS
The purpose of the
Epiglottis is:
 To prevent food and liquid from
entering the trachea.
It is the flap that covers the
entrance to the trachea when you
swallow.
Air enters the lungs
through two short tubes
called
Bronchial
Tubes
(Bronchi)
Small tubes that lead
to the alveoli are
called:
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Are small air
sacs at the
ends of the
Bronchioles
Alveoli
5 Ways to Care
for your
Respiratory
system:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Exercise Regularly
Avoid Polluted Air
Avoid Tobacco Smoke
Seek Medical Help for Respiratory
Infections
5. Sit, stand & walk with correct posture
Healthy Years of
Smoking
Lung