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What is the function of the respiratory system?

Retry Correct Incorrect The respiratory system facilitates breathing by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. Comprising the lungs and airways, it ensures essential oxygenation and removes waste gases, supporting overall cellular function and health.

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What is the function of the respiratory system?

• Produce hormones
• Exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
• Regulate body temperature
• Filter and excrete waste products