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How does the nervous system influence the respiratory system?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AIt controls muscle contraction.%0D%0AIt controls muscle contraction.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt stimulates defense against pathogens.%0D%0AIt stimulates defense against pathogens.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt regulates urine output.%0D%0AIt regulates urine output.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt regulates blood pressure.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **It controls muscle contraction.**
The nervous system influences the respiratory system primarily by controlling the contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which are essential for the process of breathing.
The nervous system influences the respiratory system primarily by controlling the contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which are essential for the process of breathing.