Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
A) net uptake of carbon dioxide from the air and removal of oxygen from the blood
B) regulation of blood H+ concentration
C) trapping of blood clots
D) phonation
E) defense against microbes
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