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- Title
The respiratory system.
- Authors
Peate, Ian
- Abstract
Breathing allows oxygen to be delivered to internal tissues and cells where it is needed, as well as facilitating the removal of carbon dioxide. An overview of the respiratory system and its key functions is provided in this article. The upper and lower respiratory tracts are discussed. It is important for the healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and how it functions if care that is provided is to be safe and patient-focused. At the end of the article, a glossary of terms is provided and, to aid recall, a short quiz has been included.
- Subjects
RESPIRATORY organ anatomy; CHEST (Anatomy); PHARYNX; LARYNX; RESPIRATORY muscles; LUNGS; TRACHEA; NOSE; HYPOVENTILATION; RESPIRATORY organ physiology; BRONCHI; HYPERVENTILATION; RESPIRATION
- Publication
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 2021, Vol 15, Issue 4, p174
- ISSN
1753-1586
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjha.2021.15.4.174