Diagrams

Major organs in the respiratory system
Microscopic view of alveoli: the smallest structures in the lung, bag-like structures that hold air


Respiratory Tract
The respiratory zone consists of bronchioles, terminals bronchioles, and alveoli

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Science, Live. "Diagram Of The Human Respiratory System (Infographic)."  Live Science . N. p., 2013. Web. 9 May 2019. "Meet The Lungs."  Khan Academy . N. p., 2019. Web. 9 May 2019. "How The Lungs Work | National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (NHLBI)."  Nhlbi.nih.gov . N. p., 2018. Web. 9 May 2019.
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