Maintaining a healthy weight allows the respiratory system to work more effectively because


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oxygen is being delivered more adequately.
oxygen is being delivered more adequately.

the heart does not have to pump as forcefully.
the heart does not have to pump as forcefully.

the capillaries are constricted.
the capillaries are constricted.

the lung capacity allows for small amounts of air.

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the heart does not have to pump as forcefully.

Maintaining a healthy weight reduces strain on the cardiovascular system, which in turn can enhance respiratory efficiency and overall oxygen delivery throughout the body.