How breathing works - Nirvair Kaur
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We breathe constantly, but have you ever thought about how breathing works? Discover the ins and outs of one of our most basic living functions-- from the science of respiration to how to control your breaths.
There is a lot of talk in the news about the earth’s atmosphere, and increases in carbon dioxide that may be causing global warming. How does the amount of carbon dioxide or oxygen in the air affect humans, or even animals and plants? What are the health effects of breathing polluted air, and who is most vulnerable?
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- Educator Nirvair Kaur
- Animator Santiago Uceda
- Narrator Nirvair Kaur
