Respiratory System

The respiratory system is the body system responsible for breathing and gas exchange. It supplies oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide produced by cellular activities. The respiratory system consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, lungs, and alveoli. Air enters through the nose and travels through these structures to reach the lungs, where gas exchange takes place. The diaphragm assists the lungs during breathing.

Nose /Pharynx/Larynx/Trachea/Bronchi/Brochioles/Alveoli

lungs are the main organs that enable gas exchange

alveoli is a microscopic air sacs where O2and CO2 exchange

Trachea is a tube that trasports air between the larynx and lungs

Diseases & Physiology

The respiratory system functions to provide oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide. During inhalation, air enters the lungs and reaches the alveoli, where oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the alveoli. During exhalation, carbon dioxide is expelled from the body. This process maintains normal gas exchange and supports cellular respiration.

Asthma is airway narrowing

Pneumonia is acute lung inflammation

Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection

Quiz

What happens during inhalation?