HUMAN ANATOMY
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Chapter 23, Problem 16TYR
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The respiratory system is the organ system that is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the external environment. The human body uses the respiratory system to take in and absorb oxygen and expel out carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is divided into various structures that function to accomplish the gaseous exchange.
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