Respiratory System

Respiratory System

The respiratory system plays a vital role in providing the body with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. It consists of organs such as the nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm, which work together to support breathing. Oxygen is delivered to the lungs, where it diffuse...

Breathing keeps us alive, but what really powers our cells is a process called respiration.

Breathing brings in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide, while respiration uses that oxygen to release energy and facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the alveoli.

Both of these processes rely on the respira...