The Differences between the Pulmonary System of Infants and Adults Name Institution The Differences between the Pulmonary System of Infants and Adults The respiratory system is designed to transport oxygen to the body tissues and together with the cardiovascular system helps in the elimination of carbon dioxide in the body. There is need for air to move from the alveoli where it mixes with blood to give room for gaseous exchange to occur. The respiratory system also helps in the transportation of oxygen from the alveolar wall into blood capillaries and of carbon dioxide from the blood stream to the alveoli. Ideally, there pulmonary