THE RESPIRATORY

SYSTEM
During this presentation you will learn about…

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Respiratory System
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Respiratory System How does the Facts about
Parts
function Lungs Work sneezing and
hiccups
Let’s Discuss

Is air important for all animals? Do All

animals have lungs? What do you think
 What is the Respiratory system?

It’s a biologycal system that allows us to

breath, through the process of O₂ and CO₂
Exchange.

It’s formed by the nasal cavities, mouth,

trachea, bronchi and lungs.
How does the lungs Work?
 Trachea, Bronchi and Diaphragm
Larynx

The trachea filters the air we breathe and Trach

branches into the bronchi. ea
Tertiary Primary
Bronchi Bronchi
The bronchi are two air tubes that branch off of
the trachea and carry air into the lungs. Bronchi Secondary
ole Bronchi
The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and
relaxes itself giving the lungs a bigger or a
shorter space, depending on the situation.
 The Lungs

The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory

system. In the lungs oxygen is taken into the
body and carbon dioxide is breathed out.

We have 2 lungs, together they weigh 2.9 pounds.

Our left lung contains a small place designed to
accommodate the heart called “cardiac notch”.
 Hemoglobin

.  it’s the oxygen transport protein used in the

blood of humans. It captures the Oxygen in the
lungs and takes it to the blood.

the hemoglobin protein makes up about 96% of

the red blood cells' dry content.
Let’s Discuss

What do you think that happens when

you have low hemoglobin levels?
Other Functions of the Respiratory System

The movement of gas through

the larynx, pharynx and mouth allows humans to
speak, or phonate.

Most of the respiratory system is lined with mucous

membranes that contain mucosal-
associated lymphoid tissue, which produces white
blood cells.
What causes hiccups?

Hiccups are the sudden movements of the diaphragm. It is

involuntary –as you well know- and there are many causes for
it.

Hiccups only last for a few minutes and there are no

recognized remedies to make them stop aside from
doctor-administered medicine. 
Why do we sneeze?
Get Hands On

Create your own artificial lung with the

provided materials. You can give
yourself with this video:
THANK YOU!

Now you can start with the

Station Activities.