Physical Education · Ch 7 — Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology in Sports
Structure and Functions of Respiratory System
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Structure and Functions of Respiratory System
Every contraction of a muscle is powered by energy, and producing that energy needs a steady supply of oxygen and a way to remove the carbon dioxide it generates. The respiratory system is the set of organs that takes air into the body, passes oxygen into the blood and removes carbon dioxide from it. This topic covers the phases and processes of respiration, the stru …