Which of the following statements about the functions of the respiratory system is true?
a. the respiratory system works in conjunction with other systems in the body to produce articulated speech
b. the respiratory structures warm, filter, and humidify the air we breathe
c. the nasal mucosa lining the upper nasal cavity is lined with olfactory receptors enabling the sense of smell
d. all of the listed statements are true
Ans: d. all of the listed statements are true
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