Which best explains what would first happen to a mammal's body if the respiratory system broke down?

A.

The organism would be unable to move because it would have no source of carbon dioxide.

B.
Carbon dioxide would build up and cause the muscles to not be able to move.

C.
Cells would not be able to get rid of their waste, which would cause infection.

D.

The individual would die because of a lack of oxygen.

Question

Which best explains what would first happen to a mammal's body if the respiratory system broke down?
	
	
 
A.
	

The organism would be unable to move because it would have no source of carbon dioxide.
	
 
B.
	Carbon dioxide would build up and cause the muscles to not be able to move.
	
 
C.
	Cells would not be able to get rid of their waste, which would cause infection.
	
 
D.
	

The individual would die because of a lack of oxygen.

wach · Answer

What does the respiratory system do?

wach · Answer

Animals use the respiratory system to breathe in oxygen and other gases and expel gases like CO2, right? O2 in, CO2 out.

wach · Answer

Knowing this, A is definitely wrong. B is correct but not as direct to respiration, C is not as relevant. D is the best answer choice.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you :)

wach · Answer

Definitely! :)