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Physiological Anatomy of Respiratory Tract: Normal Respiratory Rate at Different Age

The document discusses the physiological anatomy of the respiratory tract. It begins by defining respiration as the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. It then provides the normal respiratory rates for newborns, children, and adults. The document goes on to classify respiration into two types: external respiration involving gas exchange between the lungs and blood, and internal respiration involving gas exchange between blood and tissues. Finally, it notes respiration occurs in two phases - inspiration where air enters the lungs, and expiration where air is expelled from the lungs.

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Physiological Anatomy of Respiratory Tract: Normal Respiratory Rate at Different Age

The document discusses the physiological anatomy of the respiratory tract. It begins by defining respiration as the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. It then provides the normal respiratory rates for newborns, children, and adults. The document goes on to classify respiration into two types: external respiration involving gas exchange between the lungs and blood, and internal respiration involving gas exchange between blood and tissues. Finally, it notes respiration occurs in two phases - inspiration where air enters the lungs, and expiration where air is expelled from the lungs.

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Physiological Anatomy of Respiratory Tract

INTRODUCTION
Respiration is the process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is given out. The first breath
takes place only after birth. Fetal lungs are non-functional. So, during intrauterine life the exchange of
gases between fetal blood and mother’s blood occurs through placenta.
After the first breath, the respiratory process continues throughout the life. Permanent stoppage of
respiration occurs only at death.
Normal Respiratory Rate at Different Age
Newborn : 30 to 60/minute
Early childhood : 20 to 40/minute
Late childhood : 15 to 25/minute
Adult : 12 to 16/minute.
TYPES OF RESPIRATION
Respiration is classified into two types:
1. External respiration that involves exchange of respiratory gases, i.e. oxygen and carbon dioxide
between lungs and blood
2. Internal respiration, which involves exchange of gases between blood and tissues.
„ PHASES OF RESPIRATION
Respiration occurs in two phases:
1. Inspiration during which air enters the lungs from atmosphere

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