RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Lecture Slide Presentation by Robert J. Sullivan, Marist College
EXCHANGE OF GASES

2. What is Human Respiration?
 The human respiratory system allows one to
obtain oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
 Breathing consists of two phases, inspiration
and expiration
 Inspiration- the process of taking in air
(O2)
 Expiration- the process of blowing out air
(CO2)

3. Figure 10.1

4. How air enters into the Lungs

5. Figure 10.2

6. Images showing the process of
Inhalation and Exhalation