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Chapter 22 Gas Exchange THE HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM The respiratory system functions to allow oxygen to diffuse into the blood and release carbon dioxide. Blood contains a protein molecule called hemoglobin that binds oxygen and helps transport it and carbon dioxide Oxygen is used by cells during cellular respiration. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 22.6 In mammals, branching tubes convey air to lungs located in the chest cavity The diaphragm – separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity and – helps ventilate the lungs. In mammals, air is inhaled through the nostrils into the nasal cavity. Air is – filtered by hairs and mucus surfaces, – warmed and humidified, and – sampled for odors. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 22.6 In mammals, branching tubes convey air to lungs located in the chest cavity From the nasal cavity, air next passes – to the pharynx, – then larynx, past the vocal cords, – into the trachea, held open by cartilage rings, – into the paired bronchi, – into bronchioles, and finally – to the alveoli, grapelike clusters of air sacs, where gas exchange occurs. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Figure 22.6A To the heart Nasal cavity Left lung Pharynx (Esophagus) Oxygen-rich blood From the heart Oxygen-poor blood Bronchiole Larynx Trachea CO2 O2 Right lung Bronchus Bronchiole Alveoli Blood capillaries Diaphragm (Heart) Figure 22.UN03 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.