The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Parts of the Respiratory System

Your respiratory system includes your:

  1. Nose and nasal cavity
  2. Sinuses
  3. Mouth
  4. Throat (pharynx)
  5. Voice box (larynx)
  6. Windpipe (trachea)
  7. Diaphragm
  8. Lungs
  9. Bronchial tubes/bronchi
  10. Bronchioles
  11. Air sacs (alveoli)
  12. Capillaries