The Primary Function of the Pulmonary System Is Best Described

question 16

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the pulmonary system is best described as the:

• A) intake and expelling of air.
• B) exchange of gases between the environment and blood.
• C) movement of blood into and out of the capillaries.
• D) principle mechanism for cooling of the heart.

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