The respiratory system supports the immune system by filtering and humidifying air, using mucus to trap pathogens and cilia to sweep debris out of the lungs at a rate of approximately 1,000 beats per minute.

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  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• immune system concept
• human respiratory system concept
• lungs concept