The Respiratory System

Brings in oxygen for respiration in our cells and removes carbon dioxide they produce.

Release of energy from food.

Take in air. Filter the air with tiny hairs.

Take air down to the lungs.

A tube that carries air into the lungs.

Gaseous exchange.

Small tubules from the bronchus to carry air within the lungs.

Air sacs for gaseous exchange.

Cause the chest to expand and contract.

Cause the volume of the chest to increase and decrease.