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.
Airborne Transmission of Disease
Airborne diseases are characterized by diseases that are transmitted through the air via the presence of a pathogen.