The model shows some parts of the respiratory system.



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Which statement provides the best evidence that the muscular system interacts with the respiratory system to carry out life processes?

A.
The diaphragm’s movement downward to draw air into the lungs shows how muscles are necessary to bring air into the body.

B.
The initiation of the breathing process by the phrenic nerves shows how neurons are necessary for blood oxygenation.

C.
The protection provided by the rib bones shows how the respiratory system needs hardened organs to keep it working properly.

D.
The absorption of oxygen by sacs called alveoli shows how specialized tissues are necessary for movement of substances through the respiratory system.

1 answer

The best statement that provides evidence of the interaction between the muscular system and the respiratory system is:

A. The diaphragm’s movement downward to draw air into the lungs shows how muscles are necessary to bring air into the body.

This statement clearly indicates how a muscle (the diaphragm) plays a crucial role in the process of breathing, illustrating the direct interaction between the muscular and respiratory systems necessary for life processes such as respiration.