Which of the Following Is the Primary Purpose of Respiration

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary purpose of respiration?

• A) Provides the means of gas exchange between an organism and its environment
• B) Provides a source for phonation
• C) Provides the energy source for speech
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

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