2. The respiratory system includes
the passages that transport air
to and from the lungs, and air
sacs in which gas exchanges
occur. Respiration is the entire
process by which gases are
exchanged between the
atmosphere and the body cells.
3. I. Organs of the Respiratory System
The respiratory system includes the
nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, pharynx,
larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and
lungs. The upper respiratory tract
includes the respiratory organs
outside the thorax; the lower
respiratory organs within the thorax.
