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Air enters the the respiratory tract through either the nose or mouth.
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What are the substances that irritate the respiratory system?
Pollutants in the air, inhaling smoke from cigarettes, etc are harmful to the respiratory system.
How does air enters the body?
Air enters the body when you inhale (Breathe in) air enters through the mouth and into the lungs. and then exhale (Breathe out) carbon dioxide (CO2)
What is dead space volume?
the air that enters the respiratory tract remaining in the conducting zone pasageways and never reaches the alveoli.
How can breathing dry air stress your respiratory?
The air entering your lungs should be at 100% humidity (at body temperature), (Your nose is designed to take care of that.) If not, then the respiratory tissues (closest to your mouth & nose) will be dried out - and they can't function if desiccated. Thus, a part of your respiratory system will be non-functional.
When there is a lot of dust in the air people often cough and sneeze why dose this happen?
It happens to keep the respiratory system clean.
Air enters the nasal cavity of the respiratory system through what?
Through nose.
What is the overall function of the respiratory system?
The function of the respiratory system is to provide the body with oxygen. Oxygen enters the body through the respiratory system and is carried in blood throughout the body.
Air from the outside environment first enters the respiratory system through the .?
Nostrils : NovaNet
How the nose helps to clean air as the air enters the respiratory system?
Mucus in the nose helps trap particles entering the respiratory system. The hairs/cilia of the respiratory system also filter incoming air.
Where does air go when it enters your respiratory system?
All the cells in your body require oxygen
What is the respiratory of a butterfly?
The respiratory system of a butterfly is open, and air enters their bodies via a small opening called a spiracle.
How are alveoli and bronchi related?
Bronchioles are part of the respiratory system and branch from the bronchus. Air from the bronchus enters the terminal bronchioles that terminate in air sacs known as alveoli.
Why does air go through the respiratory system?
becose if the system is not working
What does air move through which is part of the digestive system?
the lungs and respiratory system
What are the openings into the respiratory system of an insect called?
They are called spiracles, tiny tubes alongside the insect's body which allow it to receive air. Kind of like gills, but for insects. Good luck!
What happens to air as it passes through the respiratory system?
air is filtered, warmed, and moistened.
What is the entry to the respiratory system called?
The upper respiratory system (where air enters and exits the body) is composed of the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. The lower respiratory system (where the air moves to be processed) consists of the trachea, the bronchi, and the lungs. So the answer is either the nose and mouth, or the trachea, depending on how you meant the question.
