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Pollutants in the air, inhaling smoke from cigarettes, etc are harmful to the respiratory system.
Eugene Kertzmann
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∙ 11y agoallergens irritates the respiratory system.
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Which body systems are involved in respiration?
respiratory system Circulatory system
How does the respiratory system help us digest food?
the respiratory system provides O2 to cells in the digestive system which lets them liveI don't know, just Google it!
What does the pulmanary system do?
Umm... Did you mean pulmonary? 'cuz it's the respiratory system.
What system regulates breathing?
medulla
Air enters your respiratory system through?
Air enters the the respiratory tract through either the nose or mouth.
What are substances that irritate the respritory system?
Most of the substances are those in gas form inhaled by the person. A classic example is nicotine for when you smoke cigarettes. The smoke also irritatates the system.
What is the process in which toxic substances are brought into the body through the respiratory system?
Inhalation
What are some substances that are released from of cigarettes that are harmful to the respiratory system?
nicotine , tar etc.
How greenhouse gases affect the respiratory system?
The health effects caused by greenhouse gases may include difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, asthma and worsening of existing respiratory and cardiac conditions. These pollutants irritate the lungs.
What hairlike structures are located in your respiratory system?
Cilia are tiny hair-like projections from the apical cells of the respiratory system. They beat in an upward direction to push mucous and any trapped substances out of the lungs.
Are there any specific foods you should not eat to keep your respiratory system healthy?
No foods actually harm the respiratory system, BUT some foods can aggravate other problems that then affect the respiratory system. For example, high acidic foods can cause "acid reflux". Acid reflux can come up the esophagus and irritate the throat and airway.
What is the name for respiratory system?
The respiratory system is the system that handles breathing.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
What is a pneumonia ward?
Pneumonia is a inflammation in the lungs due to foreign substances entering the respiratory system, such as chemicals or bacteria related substances. A pneumonia ward is a ward where this is treated with anti biotics.
Which body system contains the trachea?
The trachea is the airway in the respiratory system.
What body system is the larynx a part of?
The larynx belongs to the respiratory system.
Do hookworms have a respiratory system?
no, they do not have a respiratory system
