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respiratory system
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respiratory system
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The integrated system of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment and including the nasal passages, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs.


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Another scientific method highlighted is computer simulation since the computers' "mnemonic ability" preempts "useless repetition of research" and facilitates their use as "experimental models" by feeding them with all "confirmed information" relevant to, say, human respiration.
One scientist estimated human respiration probably contributes as much as deforestation to the annual load of man-made carbon in the atmosphere.
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