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This animation describes the human respiratory organs, including the lungs, trachea, and pleura, in detail. The function of the alveoli (air sacs) is described and a lot of other information about the respiratory system is provided. Contents 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Composition of air 00:47 Upper respiratory system 01:05 Nasal mucosa with cilia 01:55 Swallowing food with the help of the epiglottis 02:20 Trachea and lungs 02:50 Arteries and veins of the heart and lungs 03:05 Bronchial tree (bronchial system) 04:21 Gas exchange in the alveoli 06:12 Diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide 06:37 Costal breathing and diaphragmatic breathing 10:00 Internal and external pleura