Respiratory system

The respiratory system, urinary system, and digestive system make up the three maintenance systems, which aid the body by keeping the conditions of its fluids stable and constant. Each system keeps the body stable by adding and/or removing substances from the body. The respiratory system uses the trachea, lungs, tubes such as the bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli, and the diaphragm to transport gases into, throughout, and out of the body to maintain a stable internal environment. The respiratory…

best day! I went inside a giant’s respiratory system and it was awesome. I entered the respiratory system from the nasal cavity. The nasal cavity is part of the respiratory system. The nose is the primary opening for the respiratory system. Have you ever wondered how it works? The term "nasal cavity" can refer to each of the two sides of the nose or to the two sides combined. The two nasal cavities condition the air to be received by the other areas of the respiratory tract. Owing to the large…

The respiratory system is a system that deals with how animals receive their oxygen, and not so surprisingly there are many ways different ways animals do this. Humans have an organ called the lungs which helps us inhale oxygen, but fish do not. Fish usually use gills to breathe but there are some exceptions such as the lungfish. The lungfish is one of the only types of fish that have lungs. This is why today we will compare the differences between the lungfish and human respiratory systems. We…

There are limited means of oxygen storage in the tissues; as such a continuous supply of oxygen is required. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to make sure oxygen is delivered throughout the body, and that these continuous requirements are met. Exploring the main role of the respiratory system in this process and its relationship with the cardiovascular system is best explained in 4 main steps. 1. “Uptake in the lungs 2. Carrying capacity of blood 3. Global delivery from…

Subsections of the Respiratory System By Tiffany Steele There are nine subsections in the Respiratory System (J00-J99). Acute Respiratory Infections (J00-J06) is usually an acute or short-term infection, meaning it doesn’t last very long. Some of the symptoms for Acute Respiratory Infection include sore throat, sneezing, low grade fever, nasal congestion, ear pressure, nasal drainage, and cough. The usual treatment for Acute Respiratory Infections include having to monitor temperature…

Normal function of Respiratory System The function of the respiratory system is to provide the entire body with oxygen while simultaneously getting rid carbon dioxide through the process of ventilation (Shoopman, 2015, p.513). The respiratory system is split into two different sections: the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract (Appendix A). As air enters the body, it first passes through the upper respiratory tract, which consists in the order of the mouth and or nose,…

The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. The lungs are the main organs in the respiratory system. According to the American Lung Association, red blood cells collect the oxygen from the lungs and carry it throughout the body where it is needed. As the red blood cells travel through the body, they collect the carbon dioxide, taking it back to the lungs where it is then exhaled. The human body needs oxygen in order to sustain itself. The average…

The respiratory system is responsible for the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body to meet metabolic demands. The way a person’s breathe can be affected is by emotions and/or changes in the internal environment. The breathing process is mainly controlled by the brainstem and peripheral system. The brainstem controls several important functions of the body like arousal, breathing, and blood pressure, among other functions. In the brainstem, the medullary respiratory center consists of…

I. Introduction The human respiratory system allows cells to have indirect contact with the external environment through gas exchange. This association permits cells to exchange metabolic by-products like carbon dioxide for oxygen. These oxygen molecules are a vital component for cellular metabolism and ATP production. Furthermore, the function of the respiratory system also encompasses homeostatic regulation of pH levels based on partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Changes are…

Interrelation between the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system The cardiovascular system and the respiratory system can interrelate to perform a function such as exercise. In order for the body to move our muscles require oxygen. While the body’s muscles are working there is a constant delivery of oxygen to the muscles. The oxygen is taken to the muscles during exercise as a result of the circulatory and respiratory systems working together. The heart, blood and the lungs are the…