What is the role of the respiratory system?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of the respiratory system?
  1. To break down food
  2. To exchange gases
  3. To circulate blood
  4. To protect against pathogens

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of the respiratory system?
  • Step 1: Understand that the respiratory system is a group of organs and tissues that help us breathe.
  • Step 2: Know that the main function of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen from the air.
  • Step 3: Realize that oxygen is needed by our body to produce energy.
  • Step 4: Learn that the respiratory system also helps to remove carbon dioxide, which is a waste product made by our body.
  • Step 5: Remember that this exchange of gases (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out) happens in the lungs.
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