Which Organ System Removes Carbon Dioxide from the Bloodstream

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

• A) cardiovascular
• B) lymphatic
• C) respiratory
• D) digestive
• E) endocrine

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