Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Major Respiratory Organs


The major organs of the respiratory system are the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and the lungs (which contain air sacs known as alveoli).

Most of these organs act as passageways that purifty, humidify, and warm air the enters the lungs. They are shown in Figure 13.1 below.

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