The document discusses the process of respiration and breathing in humans. It describes the parts of the lungs involved in gas exchange and how oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the lungs and blood. It also explains the mechanisms of inspiration and expiration, how breathing is accomplished through changes in pressure and the roles of the diaphragm and rib muscles.
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The document discusses the process of respiration and breathing in humans. It describes the parts of the lungs involved in gas exchange and how oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the lungs and blood. It also explains the mechanisms of inspiration and expiration, how breathing is accomplished through changes in pressure and the roles of the diaphragm and rib muscles.
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