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Respiratory System (Major Structures (Upper respiratory tract (Nose
Nasal…
Respiratory System
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Functions
Main functions
Distribution of air- filters, warms, and humidifiers air
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Other functions
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Controls blood ph, acid base balance
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Respiratory System
Lung Volume
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Tidal Volume - akr moved by one respiration, about 500 ml
Inpiratory reserve volume - additional are taken in during maximal inhalation (in addition to tidal volume)
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Respiratory disorders
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Tuberculosis
Bacterial infection in the respiratory system caused by mycobacterium and can be treated by long term antibiotics
Pneumonia
Bacterial or viral infection of the lungs caused by drug alcohol abuse contagious and can be treated by antibiotics and oxygen therapy
Lung cancer
Uncontrolled cell growth and development of tumors in the lungs caused by smoking genetics and air pollution and can be treated by chemotherapy surgical removal and or radiation
Seasonal flu
Viral infection caused by inhalation of bacteria weak immune system and can be treated by medication or rest and hydration
Physiology of breathing
Definition- ventilation, respiration, is the , movement of air from outside the body into and then out of the body