What is the primary function of the respiratory system in mammals?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system in mammals?
  1. Digestion of food
  2. Transport of nutrients
  3. Exchange of gases
  4. Regulation of body temperature

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of the respiratory system in mammals?
  • Step 1: Understand that the respiratory system is a group of organs in mammals.
  • Step 2: Know that the main job of this system is to help us breathe.
  • Step 3: Identify the two main gases involved: oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Step 4: Recognize that we take in oxygen from the air when we breathe in.
  • Step 5: Understand that our body uses oxygen for energy and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product.
  • Step 6: Realize that we breathe out to get rid of carbon dioxide.
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