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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
[[Image:Route of air through respiratory system.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Schematic Diagram showing the route air takes through the respiratory system''']]
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The mammalian cardiovascular and respiratory systems have evolved primarily to provide the tissues of the body with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide. The cardiorespiratory system also has metabolic and heat exchange roles.
 
The mammalian cardiovascular and respiratory systems have evolved primarily to provide the tissues of the body with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide. The cardiorespiratory system also has metabolic and heat exchange roles.
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