- Respiratory system - Wikipedia
The respiratory system (also respiratory apparatus, ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants
- Human respiratory system | Description, Parts, Function, Facts . . .
Human respiratory system, the system in humans that takes up oxygen and expels carbon dioxide The major organs of the respiratory system include the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm
- Respiratory System – Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy physiology
- What is the Respiratory System? Function, Anatomy, and Health Benefits
The respiratory system’s central role is to facilitate the exchange of gases—specifically, bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide from it
- Introduction to Diagnosis of Lung Disorders - The Merck Manuals
The respiratory system starts at the nose and mouth and continues through the airways and the lungs Air enters the respiratory system through the nose and mouth and passes down the throat (pharynx) and through the voice box, or larynx The entrance to the larynx is covered by a small flap of tissue (epiglottis) that automatically closes during swallowing, thus preventing food or drink from
- Respiratory Viruses - City of Long Beach
Protect yourself and others from the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV Respiratory viruses commonly cause illness such as flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and a common cold It is important to take time now to get your recommended vaccinations to reduce your risk of serious illness
- How the Lungs Work - The Respiratory System | NHLBI, NIH
Learn how the respiratory system works and what happens when you breathe in and out
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