THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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3 main functions of breathing

take in oxygen

excrete carbon dioxide

regulate composition of blood

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Lungs are in

thoracic cavity

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respiration controlled by

medulla in brain

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Inspiration

is an active process

air > nose/mouth > pharynx and larynx > trachea > primary bronchi > secondary bronchi > bronchioles > alveolar > alveoli > exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Expiration

is a passive function

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Coughing

an active and forced expiration

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Examples of Illnesses affecting the respiratory system

asthma

viral infections

bacterial infections

COPD

pneumonia (lobar, bronchial)

lung cancer