- 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
- Respiratory System Organs and Their Functions - New Health Advisor
The respiratory system plays a vital role in the body, by providing your cells with much needed oxygen, as well as excreting carbon dioxide, which can be deadly if allowed to accumulate Major parts of the system include the airways, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration
- 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
- About Respiratory Illnesses | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
Learn what respiratory illnesses have in common and steps to help protect yourself and others
- 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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