The cells of the human body constantly needs a consistent flow of oxygen to remain alive. The respiratory system attains this great responsibility as it holds the function of providing the body cells with oxygen while removing Carbon[IV]oxide and other gaseous products as waste. The respiratory system therefore enables us to breathe (which involves inhalation and exhalation of air in the body). It consist of 3 major parts which include: The Airways: This consists of the nose/nostrils, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi& bronchioles. This parts functions as an air transporter between the outer body and the lungs. The Lungs : This is the functional organ of the respiratory system, it passes oxygen into the body and CO2 out of the body Finally The Muscles of Respiration; they include the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles, which work together to act as an air pump in and out of the lungs during breathing. Parts of the Respiratory Airways. NOSE/NOSTRILS: T
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