The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and

carbon dioxide.
Gas exchange occurs by diffusion across the membrane of an alveolus and a
capillary.
During inhalation the rib cage rises and the diaphragm contracts, increasing
the size of the chest cavity.
During inhalation the rib cage rises and the diaphragm contracts, increasing
the size of the chest cavity.
During inhalation the rib cage rises and the diaphragm contracts, increasing
the size of the chest cavity.
Thromboembolism is a clot that has moved and is now stationary in a new
blood vessel where it can cause damage.
During this operation, the surgeon grafts segments of another vessel, usually
a small vein from the leg, between the aorta and the coronary vessels,
bypassing areas of blockage. Patients who require surgery often receive two
to five bypasses in a single operation.
On the left, a plastic tube is inserted into the coronary artery until it reaches
the clogged area. In the middle diagram, a metal tip with a balloon attached is
pushed out the end of the plastic tube into the clogged area. On the right,
when the balloon is inflated, the vessel opens. Sometimes metal coils or
slotted tubes, called stents, are inserted to keep the vessel open.