Describe the structures of the Upper Airways and what happens as one breaths air in and out

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Describe the structures of the Upper Airways and what happens as one breaths air in and out

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Respiration or Breathing is the process by which an individual inhales oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. In human beings, the lung is the major organ involved in respiration. The exchange of gas during respiration occurs by the process of diffusion. Gas molecule moves from a region of high concentration of particular gas to a low concentration. The structures or organs involved in the respiration system are the nose, mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea, bronchi, and lungs.