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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
Pharynx / Throat
2) Oropharynx
3) Laryngopharynx
1) Nasopharynx
Nose / Nostril
Nasal cavity
Paranasal sinuses
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT
Bronchus
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Lungs
Right lung is bigger than left lung
Right lung
Oblique fissure
Middle lobe
Inferior lobe
Horizontal fissure
Superior lobe
Middle lobe
Consists of five lobes
Left lung
Oblique fissure
Inferior lobe
Superior lobe
Larynx / Voice box
Contain vocal cords
Made of nine cartilages
Trachea / Windpipe
FUNCTIONS
Passageway of air and food
Responsible for sense of smell
Warm, humidifies and filters inspired air
Helps regulate blood pH
Passageway of air
Gas exchange
Produces vocal sounds