RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Keywords:
Respiratory system, lungs, alveoli, gas exchange, oxygen, carbon dioxide, breathing, physiology, ventilation.Abstract
The respiratory system is a vital biological system responsible for gas exchange, ensuring oxygen supply and carbon dioxide removal. It supports cellular respiration, energy production, and overall homeostasis. This article provides a comprehensive discussion of its anatomy, physiology, mechanisms, regulation, and clinical relevance.
The respiratory system is a vital biological system responsible for gas exchange, ensuring oxygen supply and carbon dioxide removal. It supports cellular respiration, energy production, and overall homeostasis. This article provides a comprehensive discussion of its anatomy, physiology, mechanisms, regulation, and clinical relevance
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