RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ANALYSING THE HUMAN BREATHING MECHANISM

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Analyzing the human breathing mechanism

Understanding the transport of oxygen in the human body.

Realising the importance of a healthy respiratory system

Structure of respiratory system

The structure of the lung

The process of inhalation and exhalation

Changes of air pressure in the thoracic cavity to inhalation, exhalation

The breathing mechanism

STRUCTURE OF HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ORGANS IN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

NOSE

TRACHEA
LUNGS BRONCHUS ALVEOLI

Located in the center of the chest is a depression called a hilus. This is where the blood vessels connect the lungs to the heart, the main bronchi to the trachea, and where connective tissue holds everything in place. (LOCATION OF LUNGS)

The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax) The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi The bronchioles eventually end in clusters of microscopic air sacs called alveoli. In the alveoli, oxygen from the air is absorbed into the blood

PROCESS OF INHALATION & EXHALATION

Breathing is a continuous process that involves both inhalation and exhalation. The process of taking in oxygen-rich air is known as inhalation. The process of releasing carbon dioxide-rich air into the atmosphere is known as exhalation.

During

inhalation, the diaphragm moves down and the ribs move upwards and outwards, thereby increasing the space in the chest cavity. This leads to the movement of air inside the lungs.

During

exhalation, the diaphragm moves to its former position and the ribs move downwards and inwards, thereby reducing the size of the chest cavity. This leads to the movement of air out of the lung.

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TRACHEA & BRONCHUS

ALVEOLI

IDENTIFY THE STRUCTURE OF LUNGS