Respiratory System: Oxygen, Exercise & Healthy Lungs

The respiratory system works with the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen. Manage lung health by understanding breathing techniques and exercise responses.

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Muscles of the Respiratory System in Human Anatomy

Breathing can be a conscious or unconscious act. We can hold our breath or breathe deep even while the rest of our body is asleep. Without the respiratory system our body could not get the vital oxygen it needs to function. Lungs themselves are made of a soft, spongy material that contain no muscle at all.

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