ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT a job of the Respiratory System?
A
it warms the air
B
it exchanges O2 and CO2
C
It pumps blood to the organs
D
it creates sound through the larynx
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: c. transport of carbon dioxide from lungs to blood vessels. Ventilation, breathing, and the transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to blood vessels are all respiratory system functions. The transport of carbon dioxide from the lungs to blood vessels is not a respiratory system function.

Detailed explanation-2: -The larynx and lungs are parts of the human respiratory system. Diaphragm helps in expansion of thoracic cavity during breathing. However, the heart does not have any role in breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your heart is the only circulatory system organ. Blood goes from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen. The lungs are part of the respiratory system. Your heart then pumps oxygenated blood through arteries to the rest of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The respiratory system’s main job is to transport oxygen and remove extra carbon dioxide.

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