Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system? A) transports O₂ to the tissues B) contributes to maintenance of normal acid-base balance C) provides a route for heat and water elimination D) enables speech, singing, and other vocalization E) removes, modifies, activates, or inactivates various materials passing through the pulmonary circulation

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The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange, but the actual transport of O2 to tissues is a function of the circulatory system, not the respiratory system.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Respiratory