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    The Respiratory System

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    The human body requires many things to function. One of the most important requirements is oxygen. Oxygen is used by the entire body to make energy. The Respiratory System collects and filters the air we breath to get that precious oxygen. The respiratory(breathing) process begins when you inhale and air is taken in through the mouth and/or nose. The air flows into the pharynx(throat) and enters the trachea(windpipe). The air then flows into one of two bronchi‚ left bronchus and right bronchus.

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    Complete information on the mechanism of Respiratory System in Man NIRMALA AGARWAL Respiratory organs are those which are concerned with the passage of the air to and from the lungs. The latter are‚ of course‚ mot important of all. The passage is also called respiratory tract. For the sake of convenience‚ the respiratory tract can be divided into upper and lower parts. The upper part extends from the external nostrils (external openings of nose) to the vocal sac present in the neck. The lower part

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    Krisha A. Aguilar Prof. Ivan Marcelo Duka G-7L BIO 2 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The Respiratory system consists of organs and tissues that aid the oxygen to travel in the body and emits the waste gases out of the body. It is also called as the oxygen delivery system for it is the system responsible in delivering the oxygen to all parts of the body. The process of breathing‚ the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide‚ is called respiration. Respiration can be described

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    The Respiratory System The human respiratory system plays a very important part in our bodies. Without it‚ we wouldn’t be alive! We need air to move through our bodies at all times. Breathing‚ is a key necessity for life. Our respiratory system is made up of many organs that all work together. The goal of breathing is to deliver oxygen to the body and take away carbon dioxide. The respiratory system organs all work together‚ like a engine in a car‚ they all have a important role. Some

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    Respiratory Examination

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    Respiratory Examination General Knowledge Focus points GENERAL APPEARANCE General state of health and sick or not sick?The examination is performed with the patient sitting over the edge of the bed or on a chair Observe for nasal prongs‚ oxygen masks‚ metered dose inhalers (puffers) and other medications‚ and the presence of a sputum in tissues/mug Respiratory pattern / Signs of dyspnoea at rest. Tripod leaning forward with their arms on their knees‚ this compresses the abdomen and pushes

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    Respiratory System

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    Respiratory system: The respiratory system is a combination of the Circulatory and Pulmonary systems feeding oxygen and nutrients to cells all around the body. These systems allow oxygen to enter the body‚ and be circulated around the body at a varying rate. These two systems work in conjunction with each other and have various rates of operation that are usually in as close a correlation as possible. Circulatory System: The circulatory system’s primary responsibility is to circulate oxygenated

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    Respiratory System

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    The respiratory system is an intricate network of organs all working together to insure a constant flow of gases‚ oxygen and carbon dioxide‚ to keep the body functioning at rest or during exertion’ (ehow). The respiratory system is made up of the nose‚ trachea‚ bronchi‚ diaphragm and lungs. The aim of this assignment is to look at the structure and functions of the respiratory system and also provide an illustration of the respiratory system.. The lungs are an integral part of the human body‚

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    The respiratory system

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    Respiration. *The respiratory system consists of tubes that filter incoming air and transport it into the microscopic alveoli where gases are exchanged the entire process of exchanging gases between the atmosphere and body cells is called respiration and consists of the following: ventilation‚ gas exchange between blood and lungs‚ gas transport in the bloodstream‚ gas exchange between the blood and body cells‚ and cellular respiration *The organs of the respiratory tract can be divided into two

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    Respiratory System

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    Respiratory System Terminology adenoid/o adenoids Adenoidectomy adenoid hypertrophy alveol/o alveolus‚ air sac alveolar bronch/o bronchi/o bronchial tube‚ bronchus Bronchospasm: This tightening of the bronchus is a chief characteristic of asthma and bronchitis Bronchiectasis: Caused by weakening of the bronchial wall from infection. Bronchodilator: This drug causes dilation‚ or enlargement‚ of the opening of a bronchus to improve ventilation to the lungs. An example is albuterol

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    CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVES 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. 2. List‚ in order from least to most complex‚ the levels of structural organization‚ discuss the relationship between the levels‚ and name an example at each level. 3. List the 11 organ systems of the human organism‚ name the major organs within each‚ and give a general

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