How does the cardiovascular system interact with the respiratory system?

Question

A.

Blood helps the brain interpret different smells.

B.

Blood helps the lungs to inflate and deflate to breathe.

C.

Blood transports oxygen from the lungs to other organs.

D.

Blood transports nutrients from the stomach to other organs.

Answer 1

C. Blood transports oxygen from the lungs to other organs.

The cardiovascular system (which includes the heart and blood vessels) works closely with the respiratory system to facilitate the exchange of gases. When you inhale, oxygen from the air enters the lungs and diffuses into the bloodstream. The blood then carries this oxygen to various organs and tissues throughout the body. Additionally, the blood also helps remove carbon dioxide from the body's cells, transporting it back to the lungs to be exhaled.