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Diagram of the lung.

Diagram of trachea.

Scan of the lung.

Medical image showing a detailed view of healthy human lungs, highlighting the trachea, bronchi, and branching bronchioles within the chest.

Fibrotic tissue isolated from the lung of a mouse.

Normal lung tissue from a mouse.

gas exchange in the lung

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A swimmer wearing goggles and a swim cap turns their head to breathe while swimming in open water, emphasizing the act of breathing during exercise.

Observe effects of smoking on lung tissue and examine various stages of respiratory disease

Understanding the mechanics of human respiration

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