B Y: P AT T Y S C H O L Z P. 6

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

WHAT DOES IT DO?

• The Respiratory system’s job is to supply blood with oxygen with the help of the circulatory system• It takes in oxygen and

releases Carbon Dioxide whenever something breathes

PARTS OF THE SYSTEM

• Epiglottis-Protects the Larynx and Lungs• Larynx-Allows air to the lungs• Vocal chords-Produces a person’s voice and Is

located at the side of the larynx• Trachea/Windpipe-Carries air to the lungs• Lungs- Two sets of organs that oxygen goes

through to get to the blood cell• Diaphragm-It contracts to allow more air into

the lungs

DIAGRAM OF THE SYSTEM

DISEASES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM

• Ways that the Respiratory system can start failing is if the person inhales foreign bodies or cigarette smoke (Second-hand smoke). Those two things can cause an infection to the lungs, if in severe situations, can make them shut down.

• Don’t do stupid things like the cinnamon challenge. The cinnamon can get into your lungs and cause it to collapse.

• Don’t smoke and don’t stand near smokers• Test your home for radon which is a rare but dangerous

radioactive gas.

• Be careful of carcinogens, which are the things that cause cancer.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISEASES

• Asthma-Airways inflamed and can cause wheezing• Allergies-Can trigger symptoms of Asthma• Chronic Obstructive disease-Lung problems that

can cause difficulty in breathing• Bronchitis-Chronic productive cough• Emphysema-Lung damages keep air trapped;

difficulty in exhaling• Cystic fibrosis-Poor clearance of mucus in the

throat; can cause repeated lung infections

FINISHED• All the systems of the human body are important, the Respiratory being one of the major systems in a functioning body.• Please take care of your body as you would a loved one.