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Name one part of the Respiratory System and describe how its structure helps it to carry out its function

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Answer:

The lungs

Step-by-step explanation:

As they expand, air is sucked in for oxygen. As they compress, the exchanged carbon dioxide waste is pushed back out during exhalation. When air enters the nose or mouth, it travels down the trachea, also called the windpipe.

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