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HEALTH TOPICS
HEALTHY LIVING
SYMPTOMS
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RESOURCES
COMMENTARY
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Overview of the Respiratory System
Chest Cavity
Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Control of Breathing
Respiratory muscles
Defense Mechanisms of the Respiratory System
Effects of Aging on the Respiratory System