Assertion: respiratory tract's function | /r/HasProperty | to exchange oxygen
Facets:
value: to exchange gases
type: PURPOSE
value: in humans
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: into the body
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: into the lungs
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for the body's cells
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for carbon dioxide
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The primary function of the lungs is to exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide.
text: The primary function of the respiratory system (also known as the pulmonary system) is to bring oxygen into the lungs and remove carbon dioxide from the lungs to the outside air (external environment).
text: The main function of the respiratory system is to provide oxygen for the body's cells and remove the carbon dioxide they produce.
text: The primary function of the respiratory tract is to exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) for metabolism.
text: The primary function of the respiratory tract is to exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) for metabolism.
text: Just as in humans, the basic function of the canine respiratory system is to bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide from it.