뒤로Chapter 21 - Respiratory System pt. A
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The Respiratory System
Overview and Major Functions
The respiratory system is essential for supplying the body with oxygen (O2) and removing carbon dioxide (CO2), a waste product of cellular respiration. It works closely with the circulatory system and also contributes to the sense of smell and speech.
Oxygen Supply: Delivers O2 to body tissues for cellular respiration.
Carbon Dioxide Removal: Eliminates CO2 produced during metabolism.
Additional Functions: Facilitates olfaction (smell) and vocalization (speech).
Processes of Respiration
Respiration is a complex process involving both the respiratory and circulatory systems. It consists of four main steps:
Pulmonary Ventilation: Movement of air into and out of the lungs (breathing).
External Respiration: Exchange of O2 and CO2 between lungs and blood.
Transport of Respiratory Gases: Circulatory system transports O2 and CO2 in the blood.
Internal Respiration: Exchange of O2 and CO2 between systemic blood vessels and tissues.
Equation for Cellular Respiration:
Additional info: This equation summarizes the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy, with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Major Organs and Divisions
The respiratory system is divided into upper and lower regions, each with specific structures and functions.
Upper Respiratory Tract:
Nose and Nasal Cavity: Entry point for air; filters, warms, and moistens incoming air.
Paranasal Sinuses: Air-filled spaces that lighten the skull and help condition air.
Pharynx: Muscular tube connecting nasal cavity and mouth to larynx and esophagus.
Lower Respiratory Tract:
Larynx: Voice box; routes air and food, produces sound.
Trachea: Windpipe; conducts air to bronchi.
Bronchi and Branches: Airways that distribute air to lungs.
Lungs and Alveoli: Main organs of respiration; alveoli are sites of gas exchange.
Summary Table: Major Organs of the Respiratory System
Region | Organs | Main Functions |
|---|---|---|
Upper Respiratory | Nose, Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, Pharynx | Air entry, filtration, warming, moistening, olfaction |
Lower Respiratory | Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs, Alveoli | Air conduction, sound production, gas exchange |
Example: Pathway of Air
Air enters through the nose, passes through the pharynx and larynx, travels down the trachea, enters the bronchi, and finally reaches the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.
Additional info: The division into upper and lower respiratory tracts is clinically important for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases.
