Illustration of respiratory system
- 1 nostril
- 2 nose
- 3 nasal cavity
- 4 nasopharynx
- 5 oropharynx
- 6 larynx
- 7 trachea
- 8 bronchus
- 9 lung
respiratory system
noun
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory tract
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Exercising also causes your heart and respiratory system to work harder.
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Rachel Connolly, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system if not used properly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
Yet infection so far is limited to contact with contaminated waste or cow milk, and despite it targeting the human respiratory system, there's no evidence of airborne transmission yet.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2024
The ventilator is typically used to help people who have conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neuromuscular conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or restrictive thoracic disorders.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 11 July 2024
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Rachel Connolly, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system if not used properly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
Yet infection so far is limited to contact with contaminated waste or cow milk, and despite it targeting the human respiratory system, there's no evidence of airborne transmission yet.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2024
The ventilator is typically used to help people who have conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neuromuscular conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or restrictive thoracic disorders.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 11 July 2024
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“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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