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Pulmonary System Purpose Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the purpose of the pulmonary system.
- The pulmonary system’s purpose is to provide oxygen for the process of respiration and remove carbon dioxide.
- The pulmonary system provides a place for oxygen to dissolve into the bloodstream.
- Pulmonary means anything of or pertaining to the lungs. Ventilation involves the movement of air in and out of the lungs, i.e. breathing. Respiration is the process of burning substrates to create energy in cells.
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