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Chapter 14 · Part 2

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

The respiratory system — how we breathe and transport oxygen.

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Learning objectives

  • 1Explain the Human Respiratory System
  • 2Explain the Mechanism of Breathing
  • 3Explain respiratory Volumes
  • 4Explain exchange of Gases
  • 5Explain transport of Gases
  • 6Explain regulation and Disorders

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Introduction
The Human Respiratory System
The Mechanism of Breathing
Respiratory Volumes
Exchange of Gases
Transport of Gases
Regulation and Disorders
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Key terms

Oxygenalveolidiffusionrespiratory centreasthmatracheanostrilsBreathingdiaphragmexpirationbronchiolesinspirationhaemoglobingas exchangeTidal volumeVital capacity
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