In biology, an organ system is a group of organs that work together for one purpose. Their interdependency on one another is critical for normal life functions, and if any one were to fail, it would subject the others to stress, possibly causing the whole group to shut down, with fatal ...
What organ system do the lungs belong to? The aorta is part of what circuit? What does the thoracic aorta supply? What is the aorta? Which circuit of the cardiovascular system includes the left ventricle and aorta? What organ system does the spleen belong to?
The human body is composed of many different organs. Though these organs are classified as being a part of certain organ systems, they often function in multiple systems.Answer and Explanation: The organ shared with the respiratory system and the digestive system is the pharynx. The pharynx is ...
is carried through the lungs in a process called pulmonary circulation. The oxygenation of the blood is one of the primary functions of the respiratory system. Air inhalation is begun by contractions of the diaphragm muscle, allowing therib cageto expand and causing suction in the chest that ...
An organ is a structure in the body that has, at minimum, two different kinds of tissues that function together for the same purpose. The kidneys, the heart and even skin are all organs. A human actually has two circulatory systems: a short loop running from the heart to the lungs and...
What is influenza (the flu)? The flu is a viral infection of the lungs and airways. The virus spreads through droplets in the air when someone with flu coughs or sneezes. You may also get the virus through close contact with someone who has the flu. For example, a person with the vir...
The lung is an essential organ in the body’s respiratory system. We have two lungs nested inside our ribcage. Each lung is conical in shape and they rest on top of the diaphragm (the area that separates our lungs from our digestive system). The left lung is a little smaller than the...
How do the lungs and heart transport oxygen in the cardiorespiratory system? Explain how the following three organ systems supply the needs of the cell. 1.) Respiratory system 2.) Cardiovascular system 3.) Gastrointestinal system. What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
What respiratory organ consists of large lobes? Lungs are major organs in our bodies. How many lungs does the human body have? What is lesser trochanter in the human body? What organ system to which each of the following sets of organs or body structures belongs? 1. epidermis, dermis, and...
What is filtered by the kidneys? What are hypodensities in the kidneys? What parts make up the kidneys? What does the medulla in the kidney do? What organ system do the lungs belong to? What organ system contains the kidneys? What is normal cortical thickness of the kidneys?