What Action Does the Respiratory System Require Signals from the Nervous

Question

What action does the respiratory system require signals from the nervous system to perform?
A) enhancing the amount of available oxygen in the lungs
B) coordinating the muscles controlling breathing
C) releasing enzymes to increase the exchange of gases
D) exchanging gases with the circulatory system

Accepted Answer

The respiratory system requires signals from the nervous system to coordinate the muscles controlling breathing. The muscles involved in breathing, such as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, are under voluntary and involuntary control by the nervous system. Without proper coordination from the nervous system, the respiratory system cannot effectively perform its function of exchanging gases.