Which are the functions of the respiratory system?

Your respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. This system helps your body absorb oxygen from the air so your organs can work. It also cleans waste gases, such as carbon dioxide, from your blood. Common problems include allergies, diseases or infections.

There are five functions of the respiratory system.

Gas Exchange – oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Breathing – movement of air.

Sound Production.

Olfactory Assistance – sense of smell.

Protection – from dust and microbes entering body through mucus production, cilia, and coughing.

either two or three