The Respiratory System

The Respiratory System

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The Lungs

Diseases

1) Lungs2)Windpipe3)Bronchi4)Nasal Cavity5)Throat6)Voice Box

The Organs

- A full grown man's respiratory system lied out flat would be 750 sq. ft ( about the size of a handball court )- People can hold their breath for over 20 minutes- The lungs are the only organs that can float- You lose a lot of water when you breath

PneumoniaTuberculosisCancerAthsma

Fun Facts!

Why we need it

We need the Respiratory system because it helps usbreath! When the air entersthe body, it enters the lungsand then it heads into the bloodand then the corbon doxcide leavesthe blood and the oxygen enters.With out the respiratory system we would be dead.

Other Diseases too!