Functions of the respiratory system include
A) protecting respiratory surfaces from dehydration and temperature changes.
B) producing leukocytes needed to defend against invading pathogens.
C) generating neurotransmitters essential to the neural control of respiration.
D) providing erythrocytes, especially during times of increased oxygen demand.
E) melanin synthesis and utilization to shield alveoli from environmental hazards.

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The respiratory system has several functions, including gas exchange, acid-base balance regulation, and protection of respiratory surfaces from dehydration and temperature changes. Option A best describes this function.

Functions of the Respiratory System Include