- 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
- About Respiratory Illnesses | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
Learn what respiratory illnesses have in common and steps to help protect yourself and others
- 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
- 13. 2 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
The organs of the respiratory system form a continuous system of passages, called the respiratory tract, through which air flows into and out of the body The respiratory tract has two major divisions: the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract
- Respiratory system anatomy and physiology | Khan Academy
With every inhale, air rushes through your windpipe to your lungs After 20 to 30 branch points, oxygen diffuses into the liquid around the alveoli and slips into your blood Carbon dioxide travels from the blood to the air and leaves the body when you exhale Learn more about the respiratory system in these videos!
- 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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