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• The respiratory system is the group of organs responsible for supplying the body with oxygen. Its other main function is that of removing the carbon dioxide which is produced as a waste product of cellular respiration.Cancer Index: Functions of the Respiratory System

• Fast Facts

  1. Humans take approximately 20,000 breaths a dayWalk About Magazine: What About Breathing?
  2. Helps regulate body temperature and normal blood pH.A.D.A.M.: Respiratory System
  3. Over 300 million alveoli and 1,500 miles of airways in the lungsBaltimore Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation: Respiratory System

• Main Parts of the Digestive System

  1. Nose: Lined with cilia to filter large particlesWebMD: Respiratory System
  2. Trachea: Mucus in the trachea moistens and filters the airWebMD: Respiratory System
  3. Bronchi: Carry air directly into the lungs, dividing into smaller tubes called bronchiolesHillendale Health: Parts of the Respiratory System
  4. Lungs: Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveoliWebMD: Respiratory System
  5. Diaphragm: Main muscle used in breathingHillendale Health: Parts of the Respiratory System

• Respiratory System Health

  Avoiding cigarette smoke and other air-borne toxins is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy respiratory system.Lung Association: How can You Protect Your Lungs?... Regular aerobic exercise can actually increase lung capacity, improving the functioning of the respiratory system.CNN: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity Lung diseases such as influenza and pneumonia can sometimes be prevented by vaccination. Lung Association: How can You Protect Your Lungs?...

• Respiratory System Diseases

  Some common respiratory problems are: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), emphysema, bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis and pneumonia.Aurora Health Center: Conditions and Diseases -- Respiratory System

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