Respiratory System
Overview
The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases in the body, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide. It includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Key Components
- Nose: The nasal passages filter, warm, and moisten incoming air.
- Pharynx: Commonly known as the throat, it serves as a passageway for air and food.
- Larynx: Also called the voice box, it contains the vocal cords and helps with breathing and sound production.
- Trachea: The windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to pass through.
- Bronchi: The airways that branch off from the trachea and lead to the lungs.
- Lungs: The primary organs of respiration where gas exchange occurs.
Gas Exchange
Within the lungs, oxygen from inhaled air is transferred to the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide is removed from the blood and exhaled out of the body. This process occurs in tiny air sacs called alveoli.
Respiratory Disorders
Common respiratory conditions include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and bronchitis. Smoking, air pollution, and infections can contribute to these disorders.
Study Tips
.◂Chemistry Worksheets and Study Guides High School. Atomic Structure - Set II
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Atomic Structure - Set II 
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Atomic Structure - Set II Worksheet/Answer key
Atomic Structure - Set II
Worksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyThe resources above cover the following skills:
Concepts of Physical Science (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4)
The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure and properties of matter by describing atoms and their base components (i.e., protons, neutrons, electrons).
The student demonstrates an understanding of the interactions between matter and energy and the effects of these interactions on systems by recognizing that atoms emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation.
Concepts of Physical Science (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4)
The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure and properties of matter by using the periodic table to describe atoms in terms of their base components (i.e., protons, neutrons, electrons).