Functions of the Respiratory System Include

question 15

Multiple Choice

Functions of the respiratory system include

• A) protecting respiratory surfaces from dehydration and temperature changes.
• B) producing leukocytes needed to defend against invading pathogens.
• C) generating neurotransmitters essential to the neural control of respiration.
• D) providing erythrocytes, especially during times of increased oxygen demand.
• E) melanin synthesis and utilization to shield alveoli from environmental hazards.

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