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Digestive System/Respiratory system - Coggle Diagram

- - - - It allows more nutrients to be absorbed
      - It increases the surface area of the small intestine
      - Microvilli are tiny hair-like projections in the small intestine
      - Consists villi which are covered with microvilli(increases surface area→ faster rate of reaction)
- - - - Ventilation definition: The exchange of air between the atmosphere and the lungs - achieved by the physical act of breathing
    - - Bronchi and Bronchioles What It Is: The trachea divides into the right and left bronchi, which then branch into smaller bronchioles within the lungs. Function: Bronchi distribute air to each lung, and bronchioles deliver air to each alveolus. Role: They are part of the airway system that conducts air into the lungs, with the bronchioles providing more extensive gas exchange surface area.
        
        Lungs What It Is: The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). Function: They are responsible for the process of gas exchange called respiration. Role: The lungs bring oxygen into the body and expel carbon dioxide and other waste gases out of the body.
        
        Alveoli What It Is: Alveoli are tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs. Function: They are the site of gas exchange, where oxygen is absorbed into the blood and carbon dioxide is released. Role: With their extensive surface area and thin walls, alveoli are optimized for efficient gas exchange.
        
        Diaphragm What It Is: The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity. Function: As the diaphragm contracts and relaxes, it changes the pressure within the thoracic cavity, enabling breathing. Role: It acts as the main muscle of respiration, driving inhalation and exhalation.
      - Trachea (Windpipe) What It Is: The trachea is a tubular passage that connects the larynx to the bronchi. Function: It provides a clear airway for air to enter and exit the lungs. Role: The trachea is lined with ciliated mucous membrane that catches and expels foreign particles.