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    The respiratory system supplies our bodies with oxygen. It begins with the nasal cavity, which filters bacteria and impurities from the air. The air then travels through the pharynx and larynx into the trachea, which divides into bronchi and bronchioles inside the lungs. In the alveoli, oxygen passes into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide passes out. The diaphragm controls breathing by contracting to pull oxygen into the lungs and relaxing to pump carbon dioxide out.

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    The respiratory system supplies our bodies with oxygen. It begins with the nasal cavity, which filters bacteria and impurities from the air. The air then travels through the pharynx and larynx into the trachea, which divides into bronchi and bronchioles inside the lungs. In the alveoli, oxygen passes into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide passes out. The diaphragm controls breathing by contracting to pull oxygen into the lungs and relaxing to pump carbon dioxide out.

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    The respiratory system supplies our bodies with oxygen. It begins with the nasal cavity, which filters bacteria and impurities from the air. The air then travels through the pharynx and larynx into the trachea, which divides into bronchi and bronchioles inside the lungs. In the alveoli, oxygen passes into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide passes out. The diaphragm controls breathing by contracting to pull oxygen into the lungs and relaxing to pump carbon dioxide out.

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    The Human Respiratory System

    Kaarle Comeau
    Biology Fundamentals
    BIO112- Section 01
    Ms. Giardino

    The Human Respiratory System

    Part Two
    The main purpose of the respiratory system is to supply our bodies with oxygen so that we stay
    healthy and functional. With the constant stream of oxygen, our bodys cells are absorbing the
    oxygen while removing carbon dioxide. The first step to this complex system begins at the nasal
    cavity. The nasal cavity is a hollow area within the nose that is lined with hair and mucous.
    These features might not seem that important but they trap bacteria or impurities such as dust
    and mold. The oral cavity is another way that oxygen gets into the body but isnt as affective for
    filtering as the nasal cavity. The pharynx is a muscular tube that extends from the nasal cavity
    to the esophagus. Once the oxygen travels through the pharynx it goes to the larynx. This is the
    section of the airway that is connected to the trachea. The epiglottis is one of the many
    cartilage areas of the larynx and is essential. This covers the larynx while swallowing to prevent
    choking and promote the distribution of oxygen throughout the body. The trachea is a long
    tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi and provides a clear airway to enter and exit the
    lungs. Just like the nasal cavity, the trachea traps unwanted debris and stops it from going into
    the lungs. The trachea also has cilia which move mucus so it can be swallowed and digested.
    Once the trachea ends, the airway splits into two sections. These are known as the bronchi and
    are split even more creating bronchioles. The bronchioles are located in the lungs and bring
    oxygen to the alveoli. The lungs are a pair of spongy organs that have enough space to expand
    and contract to get oxygen. In the interior of the lungs there are small sacs known as alveoli
    which exchange gases with the blood passed through the capillaries. The diaphragm is a sheet
    of muscles that lies across the bottom of the chest cavity. The diaphragm is responsible for
    pumping the carbon dioxide out of the lungs and pulls the oxygen into the lungs. As the

    The Human Respiratory System

    diaphragm contracts and relaxes, breathing takes place. As the diaphragm contracts, oxygen is
    pulled into the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, carbon dioxide is pumped out of the lungs.

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