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Introduction to the Human Respiratory System
Learn more about the human respiratory system.
Description
The respiratory system plays a vital role in the inhalation and exhalation of respiratory gases in the human body. It allows for the inhalation of gases such as oxygen in the air which can then be transported by the blood around the body to supply tissues and cells, and the exhalation of waste gases such as carbon dioxide into the air.
This course enables the learner to explore the structure and functions of the human respiratory system. It outlines the different types of breathing and breathing cycles, and explains the different types of lung capacities.
The course will be of great interest to students of medicine, biology, physiology and anatomy, as well as healthcare professionals who would like to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human respiratory system.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to the Respiratory System
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Introduction to the Respiratory System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Respiratory System
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Physical Principles
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General Anatomy and Construction of the Human Trunk
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Introduction to the Respiratory System - Summary
Module 2: Introduction to Human Breathing
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Introduction to Human Breathing - Learning Outcomes
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Human Breathing
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Lung Capacities
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Breathing Cycles
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Introduction to Human Breathing - Summary
Module 3: Costal Breathing
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Costal Breathing - Learning Outcomes
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Anatomy of the Human Rib Cage
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Costal Inhalation and Exhalation
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Costal Breathing - Summary
Module 4: Diaphragmatic Breathing
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Diaphragmatic Breathing - Learning Outcomes
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Thoracic Diaphragm
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Diaphragmatic Inhalation and Exhalation
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Diaphragmatic Breathing - Summary
Module 5: Organs in the Respiratory System
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Organs in the Respiratory System - Learning Outcomes
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General Functions
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The Nose
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Nasopharynx
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Organs in the Respiratory System - Summary
Module 6: The Larynx
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The Larynx - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Larynx
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Control of Volume of Air
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Production of Human Speech
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The Larynx - Summary
Module 7: The Respiratory Tree and Pulmonary Alveoli
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The Respiratory Tree and Pulmonary Alveoli - Learning Outcomes
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The Respiratory Tree
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Pulmonary Alveoli
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The Respiratory Tree and Pulmonary Alveoli - Summary
Module 8: Lungs and Pleural Cavities
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The Lungs and Pleural Cavities - Learning Outcomes
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Lung Structure
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Pleural Cavities
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The Lungs and Pleural Cavities - Summary
Module 9: The Pulmonary Naval and Transportation of Gases
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The Transportation of Gases - Learning Outcomes
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Nervous Control of Breathing
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Functional Blood Supply
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Exchange and Transport of Gases
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The Transportation of Gases - Summary
Module 10: Introduction to the Human Respiratory System Assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to: - describe the structure and functions of the respiration system; - understand the exchange and transportation of gases; - identify the physical principles of air; -and highlight the difference between respiration and breathing.
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