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The respiratory system has as its primary function the exchange of gases. In animals that means carbon dioxide is released and oxygen is absorbed, in plants they do it the other way around, they inspire carbon dioxide and respire oxygen.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe function or job of the Respiratory System is to provide oxygen to our blood. To simplify, it is alsocommonly known as breathing or to breathe.
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∙ 10y agoThis is where air passes through in order to reach the lungs to be oxygented and distributed to the organs for the cells to use.
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∙ 15y agoThe functioning units f the respiratory system is:-Heart -lungs -Brain
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∙ 12y agoLungs is the functional unit of respiratory system.
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∙ 11y agoThe respiratory system basically has Gas exchange functions, Excretion function, filtration function as well as acid base balance.
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∙ 12y ago1. Respiration
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The main function of the respiratory system is to?
The main function of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases. It brings in oxygen and elmiinates carbon dioxide.
Is vocalization a function of respiratory system?
Yes ... a secondary function.
What iare the physiological functions of the respiratory system?
The physiological function of the respiratory system is helping our body breathe clean air (oxygen) and breathing out carbon dioxide.
What is the function of the skin in the respiratory system?
Take in oxygen through the pore spaces
Function of cartilage in the respiratory system?
Cartilage in the respiratory system (usually found in the trachea and some small amounts in the bronchi), is to act as a way to keep the passageways open.
What is the function of epiglotts in respiratory system?
It prevents food from going to the respiratory system
Is obtaining oxygen part of the function of a skeleton?
No. It is part of the respiratory system not the skeletal system.
Is the main function of the respiratory system?
The main function of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases. It brings in oxygen and elmiinates carbon dioxide.
The main function of the respiratory system is to?
The main function of the respiratory system is the exchange of gases. It brings in oxygen and elmiinates carbon dioxide.
Is vocalization a function of respiratory system?
Yes ... a secondary function.
What will happen to the respiratory system if the windpipe is missing?
The respiratory system cannot function without the windpipe.
The function of the respiratory system closely overlaps with that of what system?
excretory system
The function of the respiratory system closely overlapes with what system?
cardiovascular
What is the major function of respiratory system?
Breathing
What are the functions of the respiratory system in the body?
The main function of the respiratory system is to provide the body with a constant supply of oxygen.
What is the function of the windpipe in respiratory system?
air passage
What is a primary function of a respiratory system?
Gas exchange
