Respiratory System Worksheet

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The respiratory system is a complex organ structure of the human body anatomy, and the primary purpose of this system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood vessels to carry the precious gaseous element to all parts of the body to accomplish cell respiration. The

➢ Air next enters the trachea, which divides into two primary bronchi. As the bronchi enter the lungs they continue to divide into smaller bronchi, and ultimately into terminal bronchioles.

i. Consist of the nasal passage, pharynx, esophagus, larynx, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, bronchi, and pulmonary artery and vein.

Air enters your lungs through a system of pipes called the bronchi. These pipes start from the bottom of the trachea as the left and right bronchi and branch many times throughout the lungs, until they eventually form little thin-walled air sacs or bubbles, known as the alveoli. The alveoli are where the important work of gas exchange takes place between the air and your blood. Covering each alveolus is a whole network of little blood vessel called capillaries, which are very small branches of the pulmonary arteries. It is important that the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries are very close together, so that oxygen and carbon dioxide can move (or diffuse) between them. So, when you breathe in, air comes down the trachea and through the bronchi into

8) What should you do? I would tell the doctor to stop if he didn’t start and grab a manual ventilator and try to find a replacement mechanical ventilator.

Activity 2: FEV1, as % of VC Radius FEV1 Vital Capacity FEV1% 5.00 3541 4791 73.90 4.50 2303 3143 73.27 4.00 1422 1962 72.47 3.50 822 1150 71.47 3.00 436 621 70.20 What happened to FEV1 (%) as the radius of the airways was decreased? Explain. FEV 1 (%) will decrease as the airway radius is decreased. FEV 1 (%) is

Each part must be working independently in order for them to all work together. The Respiratory system is an integrated system of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. Your Respiratory system is made up of the organs in your body that help you breathe. The Respiratory system is the system of the body that deals with breathing. The trachea is a wind pipe. The trachea is a pipe shaped by rings of cartillage. A Bronchi are two tubes that carry air into the lungs. The Respiratory system consistes of many different organs. The organs are the lungs, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, diaphragm, nose, mouth, and pharynx. In the Respiratory system the right lung is larger and has more lobes that the left lung becuase the heart is normally located on the left side, and takes up space where the lung would had been. The functions of the Respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body. The Respiratory system is also used for the of exchange gases. The importance of the Respiratory system is that it allows for the exchange of gases; meaning carbon dioxide and oxygen. These gas exchanges occur in the alveoli's and the capillaries. This gas exchange of gases is the Respiratory system's means of getting oxygen to the blood. The goal of breathing is to

Asthma Breathing is a vital process for every human. Normal breathing is practically effortless for most people, but those with asthma face a great challenge. During an asthma attack, breathing is hampered, making it difficult or even impossible for air to flow through the lungs.

Respiratory Examination I then needed to carry out a respiratory assessment. I observed Mr Brown’s chest for any visible signs of scars or trauma. This appeared normal.

The respiratory system is the process responsible for the transportation and exchange of gases into and out of the human body. As we breath in, oxygen in the air containing oxygen is drawn into the lungs through a series of air pipes known as the airway and into the lungs. As air is drawn into the lungs and waste gas excreted, it passes through the airway, first through the mouth or nose and through the pharynx, larynx and windpipe – also known as the trachea. At this point it then enters the lungs through the bronchi before finally reaching the air sacs known as alveoli. Within the lungs, through a process known as diffusion, the oxygen is transferred to the blood stream through the alveoli (air ducts) where it is then transported inside

• Observe for rate, rhythm, breath volume, and any effort associated with breathing. Most resting adults breathe about 12 times per minute. • Tidal volumes range around 600 ml. • Normal ventilatory pattern is regular and effortless. In disease this pattern may change. • Respiratory rate may increase with the presence of interstitial pulmonary process or

Understanding the physiology of respiration system is important when trying to understand the disease processes because understanding the physiology of the respiratory system can increase the understanding of some of the disease and their process encountered. When trying to figure out the disease it is worth spending time trying to understand some of the counters involved.

Blood is a thick, red, slightly These can be divided structurally into 2 parts, the upper respiration system which consists of nose and pharynx and the lower respiratory system which consists of larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs.

Lung Capacity I. Introduction. The chest contains two lungs, one lung on the right side of the chest, the other on the left side of the chest. Each lung is made up of sections called lobes. The lungs are soft and protected by the ribcage. The purpose of the lungs is to bring oxygen into the body and to remove carbon dioxide. Oxygen is a gas that provides us with energy, while carbon dioxide is a waste product or “exhaust” of the body.