Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Components of the Respiratory System - Nose The most external organ, air is inhaled and exhaled through nose.
- Larynx Also known as sound box, formed of cartilages, connects the trachea to the laryngopharynx
- Trachea Tubular structure, composed of 15-20 C shaped cartilages
Components of the Respiratory System - Bronchi Left and right divisions of trachea, enters the lungs and divide into secondary bronchi
- Lungs Main organs of respiration, two in number (one on each side of heart), conical in shape, divided into lobes
Parts of the Respiratory System
Conductive Parts
Respiratory Parts
Conductive Parts
Nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi
exchange of gases does not take place
Respiratory Parts
Lungs
exchange of gases takes place
Functions of the Respiratory System
Gaseous Exchange,
Excretion of carbon dioxide,
Oxygenation of blood
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