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Respiratory System Linh Le Period 1 - Coggle Diagram
Respiratory System Linh Le Period 1
Major functions of the respiratory system
Supply the body with oxygen
Dispose of carbon dioxide (gas waste)
Pulmonary ventilation: movement of air in & out of lungs
Minor functions: olfaction & speech
Upper respiratory structures and functions
External nose: provides airway for respiration
Nasal cavity:
Nasal conchae:
Paranasal sinuses:
Pharynx:
Nasopharynx:
Oropharynx:
Laryngopharynx
Layers of pleurae
Lower respiratory structures and functions
Compare and contrast the mechanism of inspiration and expiration
Volume and pressure relationships in the thoracic cavity
Respiratory volume and capacities
Disorders of the respiratory system
Internal vs External Respiration
External respiration: exchange of O2 and CO2 in lungs and blood
Internal respiration: exchange of O2 and CO2 between blood vessels and tissues