What are the functions of the lower respiratory system? Check all that apply.

The lower respiratory system carries air into the lungs, where oxygen moves from the air into the blood and carbon dioxide moves out to be exhaled. Its mucus and cilia also trap particles and help move them out of the airways. Moving oxygen from the blood to body cells is mainly the circulatory system’s role, so A does not apply.

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