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What system would shut down first if the Respiratory system shut down?
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∙ 13y ago
Probably the circulatory system because the heart would start pumping unfiltered blood(blood that has no oxygen) and then the brain wouldn't get the oxygen it needed and you could die.
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You would die.
How does the respiratory system rely on the immune system?
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How does the respiratory system respond to lying down'?
As your heart slows down, so does your entire respiratory system.
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What would happen to the body if the respiratory system failed?
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What body systems are involved when you sit down and do your homework?
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What is the pharynx in the respiratory system?
The pharynx is shared with the digestive system from the lungs down to the epiglottis.
Is oral cavity part of respiratory system?
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Are teeth important to respiratory system?
its false
Function of mouth in respiratory system?
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