system facts
what disease is caused by the respiratory system
Asthma
The primary goal of the respiratory system is to exchange these two specific gases.
oxygen and carbon dioxide
This chronic inflammatory condition is characterized by narrowing of the airways and wheezing.
asthma
The surface area of human lungs is roughly the same size as this sports court
tennis court
what does the Alveoli do
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and blood
what does the filtered oxygen move into
into blood and CO2 exits through tiny sacs.
Oxygen moves from the alveoli into these tiny blood vessels that surround them.
capillaries?
This disease is characterized by permanent enlargement and damage to the alveoli, often caused by smoking
emphysema
This common "non-respiratory" movement is actually a sudden spasm of the diaphragm.
hiccup
what does the Trachea do
Also known as the windpipe, this tube carries air from the larynx down to the bronchi.
what does the vital gas exchange support
it's supports speech and smell.
This protein in red blood cells is responsible for binding and transporting oxygen
hemoglobin
A term for the "collapsed, airless" state of alveoli
atelectasis
The highest recorded speed for this reflex is approximately 102 mph
sneeze
what does the Diaphragm do
a large, dome shaped-shaped muscle below the lung that contracts and relaxes to help you breath in and out
what do the organs of the respiratory system do
facilitate breathing, bring oxygen into the body for cells and remove carbon waste
These are the two primary brain regions that contain respiratory control centers
medulla (oblongata) and the pons
This condition involves the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which can compress the lung.
pleural effusion
Humans lose about half a liter of this every day just by breathing
water
what does the Bronchi do
The two main branches that split from the trachea, leading air into each lung
what are the organ of the respiratory system
nose,mouth,throat,larynx,Trachea,bronchi,lungs
This large, dome-shaped muscle is the primary mover for respiration
diaphragm
This genetic disorder causes the production of thick, sticky mucus that clogs the airways.
cystic fibrosis
This is the medical term for the temporary cessation of breathing, often occurring during sleep
apnea
what does the Pharynx do
The throat, a passageway for both air and food