The primary function(s) of the pulmonary system is/are
A) atelectasis and anosmia.
B) ventilation and respiration.
C) hemoptysis.
D) all of the above.

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Respiration maintains life by supplying oxygen to organs, tissues, and cells and allowing for the removal of carbon dioxide (a waste product of metabolism). This process is made possible by ventilation (the bellowslike action of the chest) and healthy lung tissue that is adequately perfused with blood.

The Primary Function(s) of the Pulmonary System Is/are