Lungs

Facilitate the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the atmosphere and the blood, vital for cellular respiration and maintaining blood pH.

Key Functions:

• Enable gas exchange (oxygen intake, carbon dioxide release).
• Help regulate blood pH.
• Participate in the metabolism of certain vasoactive substances.
• Serve as a reservoir for blood.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Blood (gas exchange with)
• Respiratory System (primary organs of)
• Alveoli (site of gas exchange)
• Pulmonary Surfactant (produced in)
• Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) (present in)