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After studying this chapter, you will be able to: List the structures of the respiratory system List the major functions of the respiratory system Outline the forces that allow for air movement into and out of the lungs Outline the process of gas exchange Summarize the process of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport within the respiratory system Create a flow chart illustrating how respiration is controlled Discuss how the respiratory system responds to exercise Describe the development of the respiratory system in the embryo