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What types of organs make up the resportory system?

The respiratory system is composed of organs such as the lungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and diaphragm. These organs work together to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.


What is inside a firefly?

Inside a firefly, you would find a complex circulatory system with blood called hemolymph, a respiratory system that includes tubes called tracheae for breathing, and a digestive system for processing food. Additionally, fireflies have light-producing organs called lanterns that contain luciferase enzymes to create bioluminescence.


What are three main breathing organs?

The three main breathing organs in humans are the lungs, diaphragm, and the respiratory system. The lungs are responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream, the diaphragm helps to expand and contract the lungs, and the respiratory system includes the airways that transport air into and out of the lungs.


Do mammals have gills, or do they rely on other respiratory organs for breathing?

Mammals do not have gills. They rely on other respiratory organs, such as lungs, for breathing.


Which system of the body is known as the breathing system?

The the respiratory system or "breathing system" has many different functions. The main function that the body relies on is to supply the body and organs with Oxygen with Inhalation and Exhalation. Two other things we rely on the respiratory system for is vocalization or speech, and coughing. To be able to speak air must pass from the lungs over the vocal cords. Coughing allows the body to expel foreign objects like virus' keeping the body safe and healthy.