Organs of the respiratory system are designed to perform which of the following functions?
A) Help regulate body temperature
B) Distribute air
C) Provide for the exchange of gases
D) Both b and c above

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The organs of the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli, are responsible for distributing air and facilitating the exchange of gases, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide. They do not play a direct role in regulating body temperature. Therefore, both answer choices B and C are correct.

Organs of the Respiratory System Are Designed to Perform Which