The Respiratory System
The respiratory system consists of the airways, the lungs and the respiratory muscles that mediate the movement of air into and out of the body. This guide presents a selection of Web sites on the respiratory system that you’ll find useful regardless of your level of expertise.
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Whether you’re researching a term paper or just wondering why you get winded so easily, you’ll be sure to find helpful resources in this section.
Dulcinea's Insight
- You may not be a scientist, but don’t shy away from taking a look at sites with more advanced information; you’re sure to glean valuable knowledge even if you skip over the tricky parts.
Dulcinea's Picks
BiologyMad’s
“Breathing: ‘The Respiratory System’” covers all the basic scientific functions of the system in a straightforward, easy-to-follow tutorial. The site is probably most appropriate for middle school students, as well as anyone who wants to learn the basics of respiration.
ThinkQuest,
a project of the Oracle Education Foundation, has a “Respiratory System” site with a concise overview that includes several easy-to-understand graphics.
Kimball’s Biology Pages
is produced by John W. Kimball, Ph.D a retired biology and immunology professor who taught at Tufts and Harvard Universities. The site gives a clear explanation of the structures and functions involved in human respiration, enhanced by valuable photographs and illustrations. It also includes a link to a somewhat more technical site on gas exchange in the blood.
The Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds
presents “Introductory Anatomy: Respiratory System” by Dr. D.R. Johnson. This no-frills site covers all salient aspects of human respiration in a way that’s readable and brief yet thorough.
The Respiratory System for Kids and Teachers
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Advanced Respiratory System Resources
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