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What does the respiration do?

What does the respiration do?

Respiration refers to a person’s breathing and the movement of air into and out of the lungs (OER #2). The respiratory system provides oxygen to body tissues for cellular respiration, removes the waste product carbon dioxide, and helps maintain acid–base balance (OER #2).

Does the respiratory system supply nutrients?

Circulatory/Cardiovascular System through the blood to most parts of the body provides ​nutrients and oxygen which is needed for our bodies to have ENERGY! (1) Inhales (breathes in) Oxygen – good for the body – gives it to the Circulatory System to be transported throughout the body through the blood.

What does the respiratory system supply to the blood?

The respiratory system works with the circulatory system to provide this oxygen and to remove the waste products of metabolism. It also helps to regulate pH of the blood. Respiration is the sequence of events that results in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the body cells.

What is your respiration?

The respiration rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. The rate is usually measured when a person is at rest and simply involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises. Respiration rates may increase with fever, illness, and other medical conditions.

Why respiratory system is important?

Your respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. This system helps your body absorb oxygen from the air so your organs can work. It also cleans waste gases, such as carbon dioxide, from your blood. Common problems include allergies, diseases or infections.

What are responsible for the control of respiration?

The medulla oblongata is the primary respiratory control center. Its main function is to send signals to the muscles that control respiration to cause breathing to occur.