One of the Functions of the Respiratory System Is to Rid

question 125

Multiple Choice

One of the functions of the respiratory system is to rid the body of CO₂. Where does the CO₂ come from?

• A)CO₂ is a breakdown product of the carbohydrates or lipids oxidized in cellular respiration.
• B)CO₂ is a breakdown product of the carbohydrates or lipids reduced in cellular respiration.
• C)CO₂ is produced when inhaled oxygen combines with carbon atoms from carbohydrates or lipids.
• D)CO₂ is produced when the oxygen atoms of water combine with carbon atoms.

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