Human Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Definition.

The Respiratory systems the system responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. This process is called respiration.'

Introduction.

The Respiratory system can be divided into two parts, Upper respiratory tract and Lower respiratory tract.
There are two main functions of respiratory system, inhalation and Exhalation. The process of taking breath in the body is called inhalation and the process of leaving breath out of body is called exhalation.

Respiratory system.

There are two part of respiratory system
Upper Respiratory SystemLower Respiratory System

Upper respiratory tract consist on following organs.

1. Nose

2. Pharynx

Lower Respiratory Tract.

1. Larynx

2. Trachea

3. Bronchi

4. Lungs

Functions Respiratory Tract.

• Inhalation

Movement of food though GI-tract.

• Exhalation

Exocrine & Endocrine secretions.