Surgeons in Sweden have made an artificial windpipe, an organ of the respiratory system, in their lab. Once they created the windpipe, they were able to successfully transplant it into a human in need of a replacement.

Question

Surgeons in Sweden have made an artificial windpipe, an organ of the respiratory system, in their lab. Once they created the windpipe, they were able to successfully transplant it into a human in need of a replacement.
How does the windpipe help the respiratory and circulatory systems maintain homeostasis?
A. 
The windpipe allows the respiratory system to intake energy into the body, which in turn supports the delivery of nutrients to different cells in the body.
B. 
The windpipe allows the respiratory system to release hormones, while the circulatory system delivers those hormones to different receptors in the body.
C. 
The windpipe allows the respiratory system to intake air into the body and remove wastes from the blood, which in turn supports energy absorption in the lungs.
D. 
The windpipe allows the respiratory system to intake air into the body and remove carbon dioxide from the blood, which in turn supports gas exchange between tissues and the blood.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct option is: **D. The windpipe allows the respiratory system to intake air into the body and remove carbon dioxide from the blood, which in turn supports gas exchange between tissues and the blood.** This choice accurately describes the role of the windpipe (trachea) in the respiratory system, which is crucial for facilitating the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide. This gas exchange is essential for maintaining homeostasis within the body’s systems.