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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Anatomy of the Lower Respiratory System

Question 11 • Anatomy & Physiology B

How do the lungs help maintain the body’s pH balance?

Answer
A
by bringing oxygen-rich air into the body
B
by removing foreign particles from the lower respiratory system
C
by removing carbon dioxide from the body
D
by moving air into the alveoli

Explanation

The lungs help regulate blood pH by controlling how much carbon dioxide stays in the body. Carbon dioxide can form an acid in the blood, so breathing it out reduces acidity and helps keep pH balanced. Therefore, the correct choice is “by removing carbon dioxide from the body.”

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