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Know the protective mechanisms of the respiratory system against foreign particles, including food aspiration.
Recognize the structural and functional differences between adult and fetal respiratory systems and blood oxygenation mechanisms.
Understand the role and importance of the Hering-Breuer reflex in respiratory physiology.
Comprehend factors affecting ventilation-perfusion coupling and their impact on pulmonary function.

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Sheep Pluck

A dissection specimen that includes the heart, lungs, and liver of a sheep, often used in educational settings to study mammalian organ systems.

Bell Jar

A piece of laboratory equipment resembling a bell, used to create and maintain a vacuum or to contain gases or vapors.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Respiratory Control Centers

Groups of neurons located in the brainstem that regulate the rhythm and depth of breathing based on the body's needs.

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