Human Respiratory System
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Breathing is a process of moving air into and out of the lungs for gaseous exchange with the internal body by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide. Breathing is a part of a process called respiration, wherein, oxygen gas is utilized by the cells to produce energy, and carbon dioxide gas is released as waste.
Hence, the process of respiration can be broken down into three basic steps:
- Inhaling oxygen from the surroundings.
- Utilizing oxygen to get energy from food.
- Exhaling carbon dioxide released during energy production.
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Anatomy
The anatomy of Respiratory System consists of the Respiratory tract. It comprises of the following parts:
- Nasal Cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Lungs
Functions:
1. Nasal Cavity
The nasal cavity is the uppermost part of the respiratory system and provides the passage for the inhaled air from the nostrils to the rest of the respiratory tract. It is present above and behind the nose. Its function is to warm and moisturize the air entering the lungs. Hairs and mucus lining the nasal cavity help to prevent environmental contaminants like dust, mold, and pollens from entering the body.
2. Pharynx
The pharynx is a hollow tube that is about 5 inches long. It is the common passageway leading from the mouth to the esophagus and nose to the larynx, making it a part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system in humans. Its function is to regulate the passage of air from the nasal cavity into the lungs during respiration. It is divided into three sections, the nasopharynx (adjoining the nasal cavity), oropharynx (adjoining the oral cavity), and laryngopharynx (adjoining the larynx).
3. Larynx
The larynx is about 5 cm long and it is located between the pharynx and trachea. The main function of the larynx is to allow only air to pass through the trachea while preventing food and drinks from blocking the airway. It protects the lower airway by closing abruptly upon mechanical stimulation to prevent foreign bodies from entering the respiratory tract by coughing and other reflexive actions.
The larynx is also called a voice box as it houses the vocal folds and manipulates pitch and volume.
4. Trachea
Trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (upper respiratory tract) to the bronchi and lungs. It runs down behind the breastbone or sternum and branches into the two primary bronchi. Trachea transports air to and from the lungs when a person breathes during respiration. It is surrounded by flexible cartilage rings that allow it to move and flex during breathing.
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5. Bronchi
Trachea further divides into two smaller tubes called bronchi, one bronchus for each lung. They are the airways that connect the trachea to the lungs. The air that we breathe in reaches the lungs via the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi. The bronchi also expel air from the lungs back to the upper respiratory tract. They are the highways for gas exchange, with oxygen going to the lungs and carbon dioxide leaving the lungs through them. The bronchi are made up of smooth muscles with walls of cartilage. Each bronchus enters a lung and branches out as thousands of tiny bronchioles, and further into air sacs called alveoli.
6. Lungs
Lungs are a pair of organs present on either side of the chest cavity. The right lung is bigger than the left, which shares space with the heart. Gas exchange takes place between the millions of alveoli in the lungs and the blood vessels (capillaries) that surround them. The inhaled oxygen moves from the alveoli to the blood in the capillaries and carbon dioxide from blood moves into the alveoli. It is then expelled through the respiratory tract.
The normal breathing rate for a person at rest is 12-20 times per minute which amounts to 2,900 gallons of air per day.
Relationship between the Respiratory System and Digestive System
Once the oxygen reaches the blood, it is circulated to all the cells. Small food particles (glucose) from the digestive system are also transported to the cells. Oxygen reacts with glucose to gives us energy and carbon dioxide in the cells. The carbon dioxide is transported in the blood back to the lungs from where it is given out through our respiratory tract.
Clinical Significance
The human respiratory tract is exposed to the outside world, making it easy for germs like bacteria and viruses to enter. The seven most common childhood respiratory diseases are –
- Influenza
- The common cold
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Croup 5
- Strep throat
Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 is an infectious disease that infects the lungs and is caused by (SARS-CoV-2) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
The most important approach to a healthy respiratory system is preventing contact with these germs by washing hands frequently, staying away from infected individuals, keeping your surroundings clean, and a healthy lifestyle with balanced diets and exercise.
Check Point
Fill in the blanks:
- Hairs and ___________in the nasal cavity help to prevent dust and pollens from entering the body.
- ___________is the common passageway which is a part of both the digestive system and respiratory system in humans.
- The trachea is also known as the
- The normal breathing rate is ________ breaths per minute in a human being.
- Each bronchus ends in tiny air sacs inside the lungs known as __________.
- The respiratory tract sequentially includes the nasal cavity, _______, ________, _______, _______ and lungs.
Answer Key
- Mucus
- Pharynx
- Windpipe
- 12-20
- Alveoli
- Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi
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- https://www.voicesinc.org/how-to-build-pharyngeal-resonance-in-your-voice/
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