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Respiratory system. Conductive portion Respiratory Portion. Nasopharynx Trachea Bronchioles. Warming Conchae / turbinates Filtering Hairs Respiratory epithelium. Larynx Trachea Why is the trachea so elastic?. Bronchi Bronchioles. Respiratory Portion. Type I alveoli:
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Respiratory system • Conductive portion • Respiratory Portion
Nasopharynx • Trachea • Bronchioles
Warming • Conchae / turbinates • Filtering • Hairs • Respiratory epithelium
Larynx • Trachea • Why is the trachea so elastic?
Bronchi Bronchioles
Respiratory Portion • Type I alveoli: • Type 2 alveoli:
Mechanism of Breathing • Inspiration: • Expiration:
Spirometer • Breathing rate –breaths per minute (1 breath = 1 inspiration + expiration) • Oxygen Consumption – normally measured in litres (dm3)an hour