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3.2 Mechanism of Breathing
Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The mechanism of breathing consists of two phases: 1. Inspiration (inhalation) — taking air into the lungs. 2. Expiration (exhalation) — pushing air out of the lungs.
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3.2 Mechanism of Breathing
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Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The mechanism of breathing consists of two phases: 1. Inspiration (inhalation) — taking air into the lungs. 2. Expiration (exhalation) — pushing air out of the lungs. ---
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Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The mechanism of breathing consists of two phases: 1. Inspiration (inhalation) — taking air into the lungs. 2. Expiration (exhalation) — pushing air out of the lungs. ---
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- Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The
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- Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The
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Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The
Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The mechanism of breathing consists of two p
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- Breathing is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs. It is also called ventilation. The mechanism of breathing consists of two p
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