The human body is a living, thinking machine made up of various organs. Multiple organs work together to perform a specific function, forming an organ system.
To survive, humans need to breathe continuously. The respiratory system, which includes the nose, windpipe, and lungs, enables this process. Breathing involves inhaling air and exhaling it out of the body. This process occurs in two stages: inhalation and exhalation. Inhalation is when we draw air in, and exhalation is when we release air. As we inhale, the lungs fill with air, causing the chest to expand outward. During exhalation, air leaves the lungs, and the chest contracts inward. The air we inhale is rich in oxygen, while the air we exhale contains more carbon dioxide, germs, and some water vapor.
When we inhale, the lungs fill with fresh air that is rich in oxygen. This oxygen is then transported to various parts of the body through the bloodstream. In exchange, the body releases carbon dioxide, which is carried back to the lungs via the blood. The lungs then expel this carbon dioxide when we exhale.
To remain alive, essential materials such as digested food, oxygen, and waste must be transported from one part of the body to another. This transportation is carried out by the circulatory system.
The circulatory system is made up of the blood, blood vessels, and the heart. Together, they regulate the flow of blood throughout the body, a process known as circulation.
Blood is a red fluid that circulates throughout the body in blood vessels. It serves as a medium for transporting various substances such as digested food, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and more across the body.
Blood flows through the body in tubes known as blood vessels. There are three types of blood vessels:
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