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Summary Introduction
To describe:
How the respiratory system helps an animal to maintain homeostasis.
Concept introduction:
Breathing is a mechanical process, where the gases are exchanged between the lungs and the atmosphere. Breathing is the first step of respiration. Breathing occurs due to the changes in the pressure in the thorax or chest cavity of the body.
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