The anatomical system in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the organism and its environment.[AAO]
has exact synonym
respiratory system
apparatus respiratorius
has related synonym
systema respiratorium
Atmungssystem
apparatus respiratorius
has_obo_namespace
uberon
homology_notes
There is no doubt that the primitive pattern of vertebrate air-breathing is the buccal pulse pump found in actinopterygian fishes.[well established][VHOG]