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THE CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
Concerned with all of the structures that are responsible for the intake of oxygen to the various tissues of the body. (Lungs, airways and muscles) |
Paula Likes To Bake Bread And Cakes |
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The respiratory systems major functions |
• To supply sufficient amounts of oxygen to meet the the tissue demands of the body • To eliminate any waste product (CO2) Carbon dioxide is a gas produced during the consumption of oxygen
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What it does for the body. |
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Structure and function of the lungs |
We have 2 lungs sitting superior to the diaphragm located in the central thoracic region. Left lung: 2 lobes Right lung: 3 lobes Each lung is surrounded with pleural membrane, and filled with pleural fluid. Providing them with sufficient space to expand and regulating pressure. Saturated with 30 million alveoli and blood vessels which interact to pass gasses in and out of tissues. FUNCTION: THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE LUNGS IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF OXYGEN INTO BODILY TISSUES |
What they’re made from and how they work. |
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Passage of air |
During a breath (inspired air) enters the body via the nose and naval cavity |
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Pharynx |
Performs many roles including respiration and digestion, during the respiration process it’s primary job is to further warm and humidify the air. |
First stage |
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Larynx |
Essential to speech and extends from the base of the tongue to the trachea Plays a key roll in filtering the air. |
Voice box |
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Trachea |
Essentially a continuation of the larynx and it surrounded by cartilage rings to support and maintain its shape. Plays a key role in the “cough reflex” used to expel any foreign irritant objects from the trachea. And filtering of air |
Wind pipe |
