Question

The respiratory system supplies oxygen to the blood in the body, while removing carbon dioxide. Which system directly interacts with the respiratory system to maintain homeostasis?
A.
the excretory system when it sends out liquid waste as urea

B.
the skeletal system when oxygen and glucose around the ribs are absorbed

C.
the nervous system when the brain regulates the body's breathing and heart rate

D.
the digestive system when food is broken down for nutrients

Answer 1

C. the nervous system when the brain regulates the body's breathing and heart rate

The nervous system directly interacts with the respiratory system by controlling the rate and depth of breathing in response to the body's needs for oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide, thus helping to maintain homeostasis.