Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To filter waste products from the blood

To circulate blood throughout the body

To exchange gases between the body and the environment

To break down food into nutrients

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Begin by identifying the main components of the respiratory system, which include the lungs, airways, and respiratory muscles.

Understand the process of gas exchange: Oxygen is inhaled into the lungs and diffuses into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide is expelled from the bloodstream into the lungs to be exhaled.

Recognize the role of alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs, where the actual exchange of gases occurs through the thin walls of the alveoli and capillaries.

Consider the importance of the respiratory system in maintaining homeostasis by regulating blood pH through the removal of carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism.

Reflect on how the respiratory system interacts with other systems, such as the circulatory system, to deliver oxygen to tissues and remove carbon dioxide, thus supporting cellular respiration and energy production.