What are parts of respiratory system? Give its function Answer: The cells of the human body require a constant stream of oxygen to stay alive. The respiratory system provides oxygen to the body's cells while removing carbon dioxide, a waste product that can be lethal if allowed to accumulate. There are 3 major parts of the respiratory system: the airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration. The airway, which includes the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, carries air between the lungs and the body's exterior. UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT Mouth Nose, Sinuses and Smell Maxillary Sinus Opening of Maxillary Sinus Ethmoid Sinus Frontal Sinus Nasopharynx Oropharynx Laryngopharynx Larynx Arytenoid Cartilage Corniculate Cartilage Cricoid Cartilage Cricothyroid Joint Cricothyroid Ligament Epiglottis Thyrohyoid Membrane Thyroid Cartilage LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT Trachea (Windpipe) Lungs Left Lower Lobe o
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