The System Responsible for the Exchange of Gases Between the Blood

question 91

Multiple Choice

The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the _____________ system.

• A)urinary
• B)respiratory
• C)cardiovascular
• D)endocrine
• E)nervous

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Definitions:

Muscle Tissue

A tissue in the body composed of fibers that have the ability to contract, thereby producing movement and maintaining posture.

Physical Growth

A developmental process marked by increases in size, height, and weight, as well as changes in body composition over time.

Adult Weight

The body weight of an individual when they have reached full growth and development, distinct from childhood or adolescent weights.

Biological Parents

The individuals from whom one inherits genetic material, typically conceptualized as the mother and father whose gametes fused to create a new organism.