The
Respiratory
System
By Matt Cruz and John Miles
Main Organs
 Mouth
and Nose
 Trachea
 Lungs
 Diaphragm
Mouth and Nose
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Where oxygen enters
the respiratory system
cleans the air of dust
warms the air if it is too
cool
moistens the air if it is
dry
Trachea
 Connects
the
pharynx and larynx
to the lungs.
 Produces mucus
which traps
particles
Lungs
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Deoxygenated blood is
pumped into the
pulmonary artery.
oxygen diffuses into
blood and is
exchanged with
carbon dioxide.
Diaphragm
 separates
thoracic
cavity from
abdominal cavity
 Expansion and
contraction causes
respiration
Dysfunctions
 Bronchitis
 Pneumonia
 COPD
Bronchitis
 Two
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categories
Acute
Chronic
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Acute
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Cough
Possible mucus
Chronic
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Productive cough
Wheezing
Sever mucus (yellow
or green with streaks
of blood)
COPD
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chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
Limits air flow causing
shortness of breath
Caused by toxic
particles or gas most
commonly from
smoking
Pneumonia
 Typically
caused by infection
 Symptoms:
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Cough
Chest pain
Fever
Difficulty breathing
Sources
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http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/biobk/biobookres
psys.html
http://classic.sidwell.edu/us/science/vlb5/labs/cell
ular_respiration/
http://library.thinkquest.org/
http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap2/respiratorysys
tem/zonesdivisions/
http://quizlet.com/7114103/respiratorydysfunctions-pulmonary-emboli-arf-ards-flashcards/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_systemen.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_system