respiratory system review

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is a complex network of organs and tissues responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

• circulatory system

• nervous system

• respiratory system

• digestive system

Common pathway for air and food, directs air into the larynx and food into the esophagus.

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Esophagus

• Nasal Passage

expels trapped particles through coughing or swallowing.

• Larynx

• Nose

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

Protects the lungs and other organs.

• Ribs

• Diaphragm

• Cartilage

• Kidneys

Entrance for air into the body

• Nose

• Ears
• Eyes
• Skin

Lined with cilia and mucous membranes

• Larynx

• Bronchi

• Nasal Passage

• Mouth

Branches of bronchi that further divide into smaller tubes

• Bronchioles
• Alveoli
• Trachea
• Larynx

_ branch off from the trachea and lead to each lung

• Capillaries

• Alveoli
• Bronchi

• Veins

Dome-shaped muscle at the base of the chest cavity

• Alveoli

• Diaphragm

• Cartilage

• Capillaries

The diaphragm _ during inhalation, allowing the lungs to expand and air to be drawn in.

• Expands

• Thickens

• Contracts

• Relaxes