Respiratory System WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Respiratory System
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to supply the body with oxygen. The nose and mouth, along with the air passages and lungs, make this possible. When we inhale, our lungs separate the gases, the oxygen is sent to the body, and the carbon dioxide exhaled.1 The respiratory system is susceptible to many disorders and diseases. 2
Fast Facts:
- We breath 20,000 times in a day. 3
- Smoking makes oxygen absorption more difficult.4
- There are over 300 million alveoli and 1,500 miles of airways in the lungs.5
- The respiratory system plays an important part in the regulation of body temperature and normal blood PH.6
- Irritation can occur when breathing in cold or dry air. 7
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Latest Headlines on Respiratory System
What is the Anatomy of the Respiratory System?
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Respiratory System Anatomy
- AboutKidsHealth: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital: Anatomy of the Respiratory System: What is respiration?
What is the Histology of the Respiratory System?
- School of Anatomy and Human Biology - The University of Western Australia: Blue Histology - Respiratory System
- University of Wisconsin : Histology of the Respiratory System
- Tyler Community College: Histology of Selected Organs of the Respiratory System
What is the Physiology and Function of the Respiratory System?
- The Franklin Institute: Respiratory System: Oxygen Delivery System
- The Nemours Foundation: What Are the Lungs and Respiratory System and What Do They Do?
- Canadian Lung Association: How Lungs Work
Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Respiratory System
- Asthma
- SARS
- Lung Cancer
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Breathing Problems
- Chronic Cough
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Respiratory System
- Teach Kids How: Teach Your Child About the Respiratory System
- The Student Doctor Network: Question on the Respiratory System
- Prevention: Wait Out Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Foundations and Support Groups on Respiratory System
- American Lung Association: How Our Lungs Work
- MedHelp: Respiratory Disorders Community
- Daily Strength: COPD & Emphysema Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Respiratory System
- JAMA: Articles on the Respiratory System
- PubMed Central: Respiratory System Medical Articles
- Google Scholar: Respiratory System Scientific Articles
Clinical Trials on Respiratory System
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials for the Respiratory System
- CenterWatch: Respiratory System Clinical Studies
Research Notes References
- ↑ The Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): How We Breathe: Understanding How Your Lungs and Respiratory System Work
- ↑ University of Maryland Medical Center: Lung Disorders and Diseases
- ↑ The Nemours Foundation: What Are the Lungs and Respiratory System and What Do They Do?
- ↑ Utah Education Network: Respiratory System
- ↑ Discovery Kids: Respiratory System
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via Body Guide): Respiratory System Information
- ↑ National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: How the Lungs Work: The Respiratory System
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- Reviewer: Chris Miller
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Last update: May 12, 2009
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