In Addition to Gas Exchange, the Respiratory System Plays a Key

question 34

Multiple Choice

In addition to gas exchange, the respiratory system plays a key role in

• A) enhancing venous return
• B) water and temperature balance
• C) body defense
• D) enhancing venous return and body defense
• E) all of these

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