Chapter 10

The respiratory system

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Figure 10.1 The organs of respiration.

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Figure 10.2 Structures forming the nasal septum.

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Figure 10.3 Lateral wall of right nasal cavity.

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Figure 10.4 The pathway of air from the nose to the larynx.
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Figure 10.5 Cricoid cartilage.

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Figure 10.6 Larynx viewed from behind.

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Figure 10.7 Larynx viewed from the front.

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Figure 10.8 Interior of the larynx viewed from above.

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Figure 10.9 The extreme positions of the vocal cords.

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Figure 10.10 The relationship of the trachea to the oesophagus.

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Figure 10.11 The trachea and some of its associated structures.

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Figure 10.12 Microscopic view of ciliated mucous membrane.

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Figure 10.13 Lower respiratory tract.

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Figure 10.14 Organs associated with the lungs.

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Figure 10.15 The lobes of the lungs and vessels/airways of each hilum medial views.
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Figure 10.16 The relationship of the pleura to the lungs.

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Figure 10.17 The flow of blood between heart and lungs.

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Figure 10.18 The capillary network surrounding the alveoli.

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Figure 10.19 The intercostal muscles and the bones of the thorax.
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Figure 10.20 The diaphragm.

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Figure 10.21 The changes in capacity of the thoracic cavity and the lungs during breathing.
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Figure 10.22 Lung volumes and capacities: IRV = inspiratory reserve volume; IC = inspiratory capacity; FRC = functional residual capacity; ERV = expiratory
reserve volume; RV = residual volume; VC = vital capacity.
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Figure 10.23 External respiration: exchange of gases between alveolar air and capillary blood.
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Figure 10.24 Internal respiration: exchange of gases between capillary blood and tissue cells.
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Figure 10.25 Some of the nerves involved in control of respiration.

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Figure 10.26 Emphysema.

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Figure 10.27 Distribution of infected tissue in: A. Bronchopneumonia. B. Lobar pneumonia.

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Figure 10.28 Collapse of a lung: A. Absorption collapse. B. Pressure collapse.

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