The Respiratory System and its Influence on the Athlete's Daily Life

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The Respiratory System and its Influence on Athlete Daily Life
The respiratory system is the body system responsible for breathing. Oxygen is necessary for bodily functions like brain health, and the conversion of glucose into energy is necessary to power the bodily functions and activities. At the same time, these internal body processes produce Carbon dioxide, which is supposed to be taken out of the body. Thus, the central role of this system is to supply the body with oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide. This is achieved through four distinctive processes that collectively make up the different parts of the system. These include pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transportation of gases, and internal respiration.
The knowledge of the respiratory system is not only essential for understanding the mechanism but also for shaping the life ...