The Respiratory System

The Respiratory System

The Respiratory System is made up of the nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, and lungs. The respiratory system is the system of the body that deals with breathing. When we breathe, the body takes in the oxygen that it needs and removes the carbon dioxide that it doesn't need. Throughout the Respiratory System, enjoy beautiful forests, plains, and wonderful weather.

Function: Provides gas exchange, intake of O2 for delivery to body cells and elimination of CO2 produced by body cells.

-Helps regulate blood pH

- Contains receptors for smell

-Filters inspired air

-Produces vocal sound

-Excretes small amount of water and hear

Vital Capacity: The amount of air in a full breath

Oxygen debt: The volume of oxygen required to metabolize and remove lactic acid and other metabolic products accumulated during a period of anaerobic muscle cell metabolism

Anaerobic Respiration: form of respiration in which energy is released from chemical reactions in which free oxygen takes no part

The Nose

The nose is located on the face, the Great Escape ($6 admission), and includes the septal cartilage, lateral and alar nasal cartilage, and the nostrils (external nares).

Function: - Warming, moistening, and filtering of incoming air

- Detecting smell stimuli

- Modifying speech vibrations

The Pharynx

The pharynx is the portion of digestive tube between the mouth and esophagus.

Function: Collects incoming air from the nose and passes it downward to the trachea. If you have lost any items throughout the day, check here before we pass it along to the Larynx Light Show center.

The Larynx

The larynx is the structure between pharynx and trachea. The larynx performs the Larynx Light Show every night, but remember your ear plugs, because some of the sounds are quite loud!

Function: Here, the vocal cords are housed.

The Bronchi

The trachea divides into the two main bronchi, one for each lung. These, in turn, subdivide further into bronchioles. Take a walk on the Bronchi Brisk Path and enjoy endless paths in the beautiful Lung Forest.

The Lungs

The lungs are two organs of respiration. The Lung Forest is a beautiful place to relax or exercise. The cilia provides great shade and even lessens the pollen build up the trees!

Function: Bring air and blood into close contact so that