[预防医学]2呼吸系统2010.ppt

呼吸系统 The Respiratory System Cells continually use O2 release CO2 Respiratory system designed for gas exchange Cardiovascular system transports gases in blood Failure of either system rapid cell death from O2 starvation Respiratory System Anatomy Nose Pharynx = throat Larynx = voicebox Trachea = windpipe Bronchi = airways Lungs Locations of infections upper respiratory tract is above vocal cords lower respiratory tract is below vocal cords External Nasal Structures Skin, nasal bones, cartilage lined with mucous membrane Openings called external nares or nostrils Nose -- Internal Structures