This organ system contains the following: Lungs Trachea (windpipe) Airways of the respiratory tree One of the least understood responsibilities ... Structural organization of the human body. Hutchins ...

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The avian respiratory system includes several components that transport and hold air during respiration. Continue reading for a basic description of the major regions and organs of this efficient ...

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Respiratory system models are experimental systems that recreate aspects of human respiratory system development, function or disease. Animal models such as dog, rodent and pig can be used to ...

More than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant, and Minnesota researchers think pigs could help them. Miromatrix Medical Inc., an Eden Prairie biotechnology company, works to create ...

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On National Pollution Prevention Day, medical experts warn of the serious health impacts of plastic pollution and ...