Section 11
Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
The respiratory system include lungs, airways and respiratory muscles. Ventilation is the rate at which gas enters or leaves the lung.
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Airborne Transmission of Disease
Airborne diseases are characterized by diseases that are transmitted through the air via the presence of a pathogen.