13 Questions About How the Human Body Works Answered: Media
Blood, brains, lungs, skin, and more.
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How much air do you breathe in a lifetime?
Every minute, multiple liters of air are cycled through your lungs.
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Images
Pulmonary vein diagram.
The pulmonary veins and arteries in the human.
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Blood storage and blood transfusion
Human blood stored for use in transfusion.
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Blood components
Blood is made up of multiple components, including red blood cells, white blood cells,...
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functional areas of the human brain
Functional areas of the human brain.
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diaphragm; breathing
The diaphragm contracts and relaxes, forcing air in and out of the lungs.
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