The document provides information on the respiratory system including its main functions and the anatomy and physiology of key structures. It discusses the nose and nasal cavity including the external nares, nasal septum, conchae and paranasal sinuses. It also covers the pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, mechanics of breathing including changes in thoracic volume and pressure, lung recoil forces, and pulmonary volumes and capacities such as tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and total lung capacity.