THE RESPIRATORY

SYSTEM

Air passage during

inhalation
Nose

Trachea
Bronchus
Bronchioles
Alveolus

The Structure of Alveoli

Gas exchange in an alveolus

Oxygen from the

inhaled air diffuses

through the thin wall
of the alveolus into
the blood capillary.

The oxygen is carried

by the blood to all
parts of the body.

At the same time,

carbon dioxide and

water molecules from
the blood capillary
diffuse into the
alveolus.

The carbon dioxide

and water (in the form

of vapour) is expelled
from the body during
exhalation.

Diseases related to respiratory system

Asthma

Asthma is caused
by irritants,
infections or
allergy to animals,
molds, house dust
mites and pollen.