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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Anatomy of the Lower Respiratory System

Question 2 • Anatomy & Physiology B

How is the lower respiratory system related to the circulatory system?

Answer
A
The lower respiratory system moves oxygen into the blood; the circulatory system delivers blood to the body.
B
The lower respiratory system delivers blood to the body; the circulatory system moves oxygen into the blood.
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The lower respiratory system moves oxygen into the blood; the circulatory system delivers air into the lungs.

Explanation

In the lower respiratory system, oxygen passes from the air in the lungs into the blood. The circulatory system then carries that oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. So the correct choice is A: the lower respiratory system moves oxygen into the blood, and the circulatory system delivers blood to the body.

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