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The respiratory system includes the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Discover how the respiratory system supplies blood with necessary oxygen and relieves it of the waste product carbon dioxide.
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The function of the respiratory system is to bring oxygen to all the parts of your body. Learn what the function of the respiratory system is in this article.
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