Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 1

What is the primary function of the pulmonary system? What secondary functions does it serve?

Step 1 of 2

The respiratory system is a collection of organs that are responsible for gaseous exchange in the body. The system works in coordination with the circulatory system to serve its defined functions. The principal organs of respiratory system are the lungs along with the wind pipes and the diaphragm.