Functions of the Respiratory System

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    • Functions of the respiratory system include conducting air, providing an area for gas exchange, protecting respiratory surfaces, producing sounds, and helping regulate blood pressure and body fluid pH.
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • providing an extensive area for gas exchange between air and circulating blood
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • moving air to and from the exchange surfaces of the lungs
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • protecting respiratory surfaces from dehydration, temperature changes, and other environmental variations
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • defending the respiratory system and other tissues from pathogens
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • producing sounds involved in speaking, singing, or nonverbal communications
  • One function of the respiratory system
    • helping regulate blood volume, blood pressure, and body fluid pH