Breathing functions to

A) inflate the lungs, which forces oxygen molecules into the bloodstream.
B) deliver oxygen to cells, where it takes part in the reactions of cellular respiration
that liberate energy from waste molecules.
C) deliver oxygen to cells, where it takes part in the reactions of cellular respiration
that liberate energy from nutrient molecules and get rid of carbon dioxide, which
maintains the pH of the internal environment.
D) deliver carbon dioxide to cells, where it takes part in the reactions of cellular
respiration that liberate energy from nutrient molecules and get rid of oxygen, which
maintains the pH of the internal environment.


C

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