Respiratory System

Human Respiratory System - Diagram, Parts and Functions respiratory system Physiology of the Respiratory System The major function of the respiratory system is to supply the body with oxygen and to dispose of carbon digestive system pulmonary dulness is increased by the simultaneous development of an effusion , the resistance is in- creased , and DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS 389

skeletal system The two most common chronic respiratory diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease These both affect the airways in the lungs Asthma