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Repiratory system

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This system takes in oxygen and removes CO2 and water   show
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We are meant to breathe through our noses to trap particles (hairs do this) and warm the air with   show
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These neutralize inhaled microorganisms.   show
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The mucous lining the tract is sticky and also traps microorganisms and neutralizes them with   show
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show medulla oblongata  
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When mucuous moves upwards so it doesn't collect in the deeper parts of the system   show
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After passing through the pharynx, the air passes into the trachea which is a stack of   show
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From here the trachea divides (bifurcates) into left and right bronchi which are also   show
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show ALVEOLI  
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show SURFACTANT.  
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The level of CO2 in the blood triggers responses by the   show
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show carbonic acid (H2CO3).  
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show Chemoreceptors  
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a breakdown of the alveoli over years. It is a progressive, eventually fatal disease. There is no replacement of the alveoli once they are destroyed   show
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Carbon dioxide build up in the bloodstream   show
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show TRAUMATIC PNEUMOTHORAX  
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In the absence of trauma, a weak spot on the lung (BLEB-a developmental anomaly that developed during in-utero growth) may open causing   show
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show HEMOTHORAX. , HEMOPNEUMOTHORAX  
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show TUBERCULOSIS  
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caused by constriction of the smooth muscles lining the respiratory tract accompanied by inflammation. Its cause is unknown.   show
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Caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (fungus). Very weak organism. Will not cause an infection in a person with a normal immune system. Much more prevalent in AIDS patients and people with suppressed immune systems   show
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