The cardio-respiratory system works together to get oxygen to the working muscles and remove carbon dioxide from the body. During exercise the muscles need more oxygen in order to contract and ...

In order to ensure that employees are protected from airborne contaminants and hazards, RIT has developed a Respiratory Protection Program. A breathing or respiratory hazard exists when toxic ...

All of these maladaptations may influence performance. There is general consensus that the capacity of the respiratory system is overbuilt for the demands placed on ventilation and gas exchange by ...