Respiratory System
Dec 3, 2025 ·
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Description
The respiratory system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide. It includes: - Nose and mouth - Trachea (windpipe) - Bronchi and bronchioles - Lungs...
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The respiratory system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide. It includes:
- Nose and mouth
- Trachea (windpipe)
- Bronchi and bronchioles
- Lungs
- Diaphragm
Functions:
- Breathing (inhalation and exhalation)
- Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
- Regulating pH levels
Common issues:
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Pneumonia
- Lung cancer
Want to know more about a specific part of the respiratory system?
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- Nose and mouth
- Trachea (windpipe)
- Bronchi and bronchioles
- Lungs
- Diaphragm
Functions:
- Breathing (inhalation and exhalation)
- Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
- Regulating pH levels
Common issues:
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Pneumonia
- Lung cancer
Want to know more about a specific part of the respiratory system?
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| Author | Henry Mandy |
| Organization | Henry Mandy |
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