Question

The functions of the respiratory system are (Select all that apply)
(1 point)
Responses

to pump blood to the body.
to pump blood to the body.

to deliver oxygen to the body.
to deliver oxygen to the body.

to remove carbon dioxide from the body.
to remove carbon dioxide from the body.

to absorb nutrients.

1 answer

The functions of the respiratory system include:

  • to deliver oxygen to the body.
  • to remove carbon dioxide from the body.

The other options, such as pumping blood to the body and absorbing nutrients, are functions of the circulatory system and the digestive system, respectively.