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Learn about the crucial components of the respiratory system like the nostril, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Discover how they work to facilitate breathing while also being vulnerable to diseases and conditions such as cancer and infections.
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The Respiratory System By Samantha, Sam, and Jake
The Nostril • the nostril sucks in air • The nostril has hairs that stops some germs • This organ can catch the flu and a normal cold
The pharynx • The pharynx funnels air through itself into the larynx • The pharynx also stops all extra germs that the nostril did not stop • Pharyngeal is a cancer of the pharynx, this is Caused from smoking, Viruses, e.t.c
The Trachea • The trachea carries oxygen to the bronchi • The trachea also has tiny hairs that clean germs out of the air • The trachea is susceptible to throat cancer and strep throat.
The Bronchi • The bronchi are connected to the trachea • The bronchi supply oxygen through the lungs • The pattern they are in make them look like an upside down tree • The bronchi are susceptible to strep throat which makes the Bronchi swollen.
The Lungs • The lungs exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide • This organ can catch lung cancer and other diseases like asthma, cystic-fibrosis, and influenza