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- 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
- 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 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
- 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 system - Medical News Today
How does the respiratory system work? Learn more about the respiratory system here This article covers how it works, what it looks like, and some diseases and conditions that can affect it
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