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Respiratory System (Disorders (SIDS (Unexplained infant death, may be due…
Respiratory System
Disorders
SIDS
Unexplained infant death, may be due to neural respiratory control center or abnormal heart rhythm
Ashma
Chronic inflamed hypersensitive bronchiole passages, causes dysphenea, coughing, and wheezing
Lung Cancer
1/3 of all cancer deaths in US, associated w/ smoking,
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Chronic Bronchitis
Musosa becomes inflamed, pooled mucus impairs ventilation and gas exchange, risk of lung infection occurs
Aging Effects
Elasticity of lungs decrease, vital capacity decreases, blood oxygen levels decrease, stimulating effects of carbon dioxide decrease, more risks of respiratory tract infection
Emphesyma
Alveoli enlarge as adjacent chambers break through, lung fibrosis, airways collapse during expiration
COPD
Labored and difficulty breathing, coughing, frequent pulmonary infections and could lead to respiratory failure.
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Functions
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Passageway to lungs purify, warm, and humidify the incoming air
Differences
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Bronchi
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Right
Wider,shorter,and straighter
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Organs
Upper Tract
Nose,nasal cavity,sinuses, and pharynx
Lower Tract
Larynx,trachea,bronchial tree, and lungs