What is the primary function of the respiratory system? A) Transporting nutrients B) Producing hormones C) Facilitating gas exchange D) Digesting food
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Facilitating gas exchange.
The primary function of the respiratory system is facilitating gas exchange.
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The primary function of the respiratory system is facilitating gas exchange.
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The respiratory system's main role is to support cellular respiration by exchanging gases—oxygen is brought into the body, and carbon dioxide is expelled.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the respiratory system with the circulatory system, which transports gases but is not responsible for gas exchange.
Sources
- The Respiratory System: Bringing Oxygen Into Your Body - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Systems of Gas Exchange – Concepts of Biology - opentextbc.ca
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