TGMA:0001247

SCTID:272626006

SPD:0000428

Organ that functions in 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.

UBERON:0000171

organ of respiratory system

respiratory organ

organ of apparatus respiratorius

breathing organ

apparatus respiratorius organ

respiratory system organ

uberon

gas exchange organ

UBERON:0000171

respiration organ