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Alex17521 [72]
3 years ago
6

Which of the following best summarizes the function of the respiratory system?

Biology
2 answers:
igor_vitrenko [27]3 years ago
7 0
The answer would be D.
kompoz [17]3 years ago
6 0
A. To transport oxygen to cells and wastes away from cells
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