Respiratory System

• Lungs: Main organs of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs.
• Trachea: Windpipe; tube that carries air to and from the lungs.
• Bronchi: The two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs.
• Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
• Diaphragm: Dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing.
• Ventilation: The process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
• Gas exchange: The transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream.
• Respiration: The process of exchanging gases between cells and the external environment.
• Lung compliance: The ability of the lungs to stretch and expand
• Respiratory rate: Number of breaths taken per minute.
• Tidal volume: The amount of air breathed in and out during normal breathing.