Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 27, Animal Systems I - 27.2 - Respiration - 27.2 Assessment - Page 790: 1a

Answer

The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases and maintaining a suitable ratio of Oxygen and CO2. It consists of a large moist surface which is selectively permeable for diffusion of gases.

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