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GO: Biological Process

respiratory gaseous exchange by respiratory system

Term ID
GO:0007585
Synonyms
  • breathing
  • respiration
Definition
The process of gaseous exchange between an organism and its environment. In plants, microorganisms, and many small animals, air or water makes direct contact with the organism's cells or tissue fluids, and the processes of diffusion supply the organism with dioxygen (O2) and remove carbon dioxide (CO2). In larger animals the efficiency of gaseous exchange is improved by specialized respiratory organs, such as lungs and gills, which are ventilated by breathing mechanisms. 0198506732
References
Ontology
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Relationships
has parts
is a type of
inverse capable_of
negatively regulated by
positively regulated by
regulated by
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes