öndunarlífeðlisfræði
Öndunarlífeðlisfræði is the Icelandic term for respiratory physiology. This scientific discipline focuses on the study of the functions of the respiratory system in living organisms. It examines how gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, are exchanged between the body and its environment. This process is fundamental for cellular respiration, which provides energy for all bodily functions.
Key areas within öndunarlífeðlisfræði include the mechanics of breathing, which involves the coordinated actions of the
Furthermore, öndunarlífeðlisfræði explores the regulation of breathing, both voluntary and involuntary. The nervous system plays a