Respiratory System – Medical Terminology
Respiratory System – Medical Terminology 🌓 Dark Mode Respiratory System Medical Terminology – Second Year Students University of Hilla | Department of Anesthesia 1. Functions The primary function of the respiratory system (RS) is to: Deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues Remove carbon dioxide from the body This is achieved through breathing , which consists of two processes: Inspiration : Movement of air into the lungs. Expiration : Movement of air out of the lungs. 2. Structures Upper Respiratory Tract Nose Nasal cavity Nasopharynx Larynx (voice box) Lower Respiratory Tract Trachea Bronchi Bronchioles Alveolar ducts Alveoli Lung capillaries Other Key Structures ...