What Is One of the Functions of the Pulmonary System

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is one of the functions of the pulmonary system?

• A) Expelling of bacteria
• B) Exchange of gases between the environment and blood
• C) Movement of blood into and out of the capillaries
• D) Principal mechanism for cooling of the heart

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, typically from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

Protocells

Simple, primitive cells believed to be the precursors to modern cells, consisting of a lipid bilayer membrane enclosing basic molecular components.

Lipid Membrane

A bi-layer structure forming the outer boundary of cells, composed mainly of lipids and proteins.

Aerobic Bacteria

Bacteria that require oxygen for their growth and survival, playing crucial roles in various biological processes including the decomposition of organic material.