- 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
- Overview of the Respiratory System - Lung and Airway Disorders - MSD . . .
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide through the lungs Oxygen, which is in the air, is breathed into the lungs (inhaled)
- Respiratory Illnesses - NYC Health
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV can spread through sneezing, coughing, and talking and can make you feel tired, feverish, and congested They are more common in fall and winter when people spend more time indoors and close together
- How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
Every cell in your body needs oxygen to live The air we breathe contains oxygen and other gases The respiratory system's main job is to move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases Once in the lungs, oxygen is moved into the bloodstream and carried through your body
- How the Lungs Work - The Respiratory System | NHLBI, NIH
Learn how the respiratory system works and what happens when you breathe in and out
- Respiratory System | Learn Respiratory Anatomy - Visible Body
Through breathing, inhalation and exhalation, the respiratory system facilitates the exchange of gases between the air and the blood and between the blood and the body’s cells
- Respiratory system anatomy and physiology - Osmosis
The respiratory system is the system of the body responsible for breathing, which is the process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide Structures of the respiratory system include the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura, and lungs
- Respiratory Services | Valley Health Systems, Las Vegas, NV
The respiratory system consists of organs and tissues that help you breathe Respiratory therapists at The Valley Health System assist those suffering from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
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