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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

How breath functions - Nirvair Kaur

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View full lesson on ed.ted.com http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-breathing-works-nirvair-kaurWe 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.Lesson by Nirvair Kaur, animation by Santiago Uceda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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