Respiratory System of the Cat
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The respiratory system includes the
- mouth and nose
- trachea
- lungs and smaller airways (bronchi and bronchioles)
The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and eliminating
waste gases like carbon dioxide. Because dogs and cats do not sweat through the
skin, the respiratory system also plays an important role in regulation of
temperature.
The pictures in this section are reprinted with permission by the copyright
owner, Hill's
Pet Nutrition, from the Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy. These
illustrations should not be downloaded, printed or copied except for personal,
non-commercial use.
Washington State University assumes no liability for injury to you
or your pet incurred by following these descriptions or procedures.
Last Edited: Dec 20, 2007 9:22 AM
