What is the main function of the respiratory membrane?
a. To line the respiratory tract with a layer of mucus.
b. To act to separate air into the alveoli or the blood in the capillaries.
c. To serve as a barrier to the outside air.
d. To allow consistent oxygen flow into the blood stream.
Answer: b. To act to separate air into the alveoli or the blood in the capillaries.
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