Human Respiratory System Quiz

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

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Responses

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 correct response is: the heart does not have to pump as forcefully.

Maintaining a healthy weight helps ensure that the cardiovascular and respiratory systems function efficiently, making it easier for the body to deliver oxygen effectively.