Classification. Respond to the following statements with reference to the organ systems listed below.
-initially encounters airborne pathogens
A)circulatory
B)lymphatic
C)digestive
D)endocrine
E)Respiratory

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The respiratory system is responsible for initially encountering airborne pathogens, as it is the first line of defense against inhaled pathogens. The other listed organ systems do not have direct contact with airborne pathogens in the same way that the respiratory system does.