Question
How does the respiratory system contribute to metabolism?
a. By breaking down food
b. By absorbing oxygen
c. By eliminating toxins
d. By circulating blood
a. By breaking down food
b. By absorbing oxygen
c. By eliminating toxins
d. By circulating blood
Answers
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The correct answer is **b. By absorbing oxygen**.
The respiratory system plays a crucial role in metabolism by facilitating the exchange of gases—primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, a metabolic process that breaks down glucose and produces energy in the form of ATP.
The respiratory system plays a crucial role in metabolism by facilitating the exchange of gases—primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, a metabolic process that breaks down glucose and produces energy in the form of ATP.
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