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
Main Parts of the Digestive System
- Nose: Lined with cilia to filter large particlesWebMD: Respiratory System
- Trachea: Mucus in the trachea moistens and filters the airWebMD: Respiratory System
- Bronchi: Carry air directly into the lungs, dividing into smaller tubes called bronchiolesHillendale Health: Parts of the Respiratory System
- Lungs: Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveoliWebMD: Respiratory System
- 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
Respiratory System Books and Research
Google Books: Respiratory System Books
Google Books: Respiratory System | Breath The Respiratory System
Greenwood Publishing Group: The Respiratory System
Amazon.com: The Respiratory System: Systems of the Body Series
Google Scholar: Respiratory System Books and Articles
American Lung Association: Current Research
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References
Fast Facts
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Humans take approximately 20,000 breaths a dayWalk About Magazine: What About Breathing?
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Helps regulate body temperature and normal blood pH.A.D.A.M.: Respiratory System
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Over 300 million alveoli and 1,500 miles of airways in the lungsBaltimore Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation: Respiratory System
