Question 1

how is homeostasis maintained in relation to the cv and repiratory systems?

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System: The two systems work together and require each other to function. If they weren't connected, symmetry and coordination wouldn';t be effective. As exercise demand increases both respiration increases and heart rate increases together to provide oxygen and glucose to the tissues.

Question 2

what are the organs in the respiratory system and if they malfunction, is it deadly?

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Lungs: The lungs are vital to our breathing.  There are many ways to diagnose problems with them and to treat the problems.  See you physicain for  a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 3

whats respiratory system what does it do?

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Give you O2: Without oxygen you are dead in 40 secunds.

Question 4

what does the respiratory system do for you?

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Exchange gases: The lungs are the major organs of your respiratory system. When you breath in, you take oxygen in through your lungs and when you breath out, you expel carbon dioxide.

Question 5

please, can you describe the primary parts of the respiratory system?

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The lungs: The respiratory system starts at the nose; tthis is the airwa or series of tubes that deliver the oxygen to the lungs
in the lungs at the alveoli gasas are exchange basically oxygen for carbon dioxiderespiatory system.

Question 6

how does alcohol affects the respiratory system and why?

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Through the brain: Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which can affect the centers in the brain that regulate respiration. Consequently, breathing may slow and not keep up with demand, especially when asleep.  Also, alcohol lowers your defenses against aspiration, contributing to pneumonia. Lastly, alcohol can make sleep apnea worse making it further difficult to breathe.

Question 7

how dose the flu affect the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

An upper respiratory: Infection can cause inflammation in the respiratory system and bronchospasm. That can lead to a productive cough, difficulties breathing, and pneumonia.

Question 8

how does tuberculosis affect the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Primary TB is usually manifested by fever with few or no pulmonary symptoms. Chest xrays may show lymph node enlargement, fluid in the chest or infiltrates. Later stages may show cavities or endobronchial spread. Cough, fever and weight loss are common.

Question 9

how does the immune system affect the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Immunity: It protects us and can also be a major player in the inflammatory pathway or autoimmune disease.

Question 10

which part of the respiratory system does allergies affect?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Every part. From top of ur sinuses to very last alveolus.

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