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Human Phys Chapter 17 Mechanics Of Breathing Flashcards Quizlet Chapter 17: mechanics of breathing. what are the primary functions of the respiratory system? the primary functions of the respiratory system are to help you breathe, absorb oxygen from the air, and remove waste gases like carbon dioxide from your body. 1) the conducting system of passages or airways that lead from the external environment to the exchange surface of the lungs. 2) the alveoli a series of interconnected sacs and their associated pulmonary capillaries that form the exchange surface. 3) the bones and muscles of the thorax that assist in ventilation. Study chapter 17: mechanics of breathing flashcards from michelle krebs's university of dayton class online, or in brainscape's iphone or android app. learn faster with spaced repetition. Chapter 17: mechanics of breathing. what are the primary functions of the respiratory system? to bring oxygen into the body and take carbon dioxide out of the body. homeostatic regulation of body ph. protection from inhaled pathogens. vocalization; how does the respiratory system control ph?.
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