Discover why humans can breathe air but cannot extract enough oxygen directly from water. Learn how our lungs are designed to take oxygen from the atmosphere, while fish use specialized organs called gills to absorb dissolved oxygen from water. Explore what happens when water enters the lungs and why our bodies are not built for underwater respiration. This video explains the fascinating differences between human lungs and aquatic breathing systems.
Published on 2026-09-23 by Edification
Categories: Educational Science