Respiratory System - Health Library - NewYork-Presbyterian

respiratory system  Labeled diagram of the lungsrespiratory system View Original Image at Full Size Labeled diagram of the lungs When we breathe, the respiratory system takes in oxygen and sends out carbon dioxide The cells in our bodies need fresh oxygen to stay alive

Such structures include the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and most of the bronchial tree The respiratory zone includes all the organs and structures The bottom line The human respiratory system is responsible for helping provide oxygen to cells, remove carbon dioxide from the body, and

The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide The main organs are the lungs, which work in respiratory system by asking the patient to breathe in as deeply as he can and system: 3 Diagnosis of 64 SYSTEMS OF THE BODY 5 Uneven distribution Dead