医学英语呼吸系统.ppt

. Medical Terminology（3） The Respiratory System 呼吸系统 刘帅 研究生英语教研室（综合楼110） Introduction of the Respiratory system The main function of the respiratory system is to provide oxygen to body cells for energy metabolism and to eliminate carbon dioxide, a byproduct of metabolism. Because these gases must be carried to and from the cells in the blood, the respiratory system works closely with the cardiovascular system to accomplish gas exchange. The Lung: Exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood takes place in the lungs, two cone-shaped organs located in the thor