parts of the system
This tube connects the throat to the lungs and is also known as the windpipe.
What is the trachea?
This function of the respiratory system involves taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
What is respiration?
This organ is responsible for gas exchange and is where oxygen enters the bloodstream.
What are the lungs?
This process occurs in the alveoli, where oxygen from the air is transferred into the blood.
What is oxygenation?
These small air sacs at the end of the bronchioles allow for the exchange of gases between the air and the blood.
What are alveoli?
This is the process of removing carbon dioxide from the blood and transporting it out of the body through the lungs.
What is exhalation?
This muscle located below the lungs contracts and relaxes to help with the process of breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This function of the respiratory system helps to regulate the pH of the blood by controlling the levels of carbonic acid.
What is acid-base balance?
This is a thin membrane that lines the inside of the chest cavity and covers the lungs, helping to reduce friction.
What is the pleura?
This protective mechanism of the respiratory system helps to trap particles and pathogens, preventing them from reaching the lungs.
What is mucociliary clearance?