2007-05-11 12:58:14 · 6 answers · asked by TAns 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It enables you to breathe. Which is fairly important for life to occur.
2007-05-11 13:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by cent1258 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The respiratory system allows us to take in O2 and release CO2. O2 diffuses into blood in the lungs and is used in the electron transport chain during cellular respiration, which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a source of energy used throughout our body for important life functions.
2016-04-01 07:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to stay alive, cells need energy, which comes from the food we eat. However, the cell needs to convert the food energy into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which is the most common form of energy used in cells. Breaking down glucose (sugar) and making ATP is most efficient in the presence of oxygen. As a result of this process, carbon dioxide is formed. So, the respiratory system is necessary to provide the oxygen and get rid of the carbon dioxide to keep every cell in our bodies alive.
2007-05-11 17:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The respitory system is so important. It allows for gas exchange which is essential to life. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exhanged so that our cells can continue to function and carry out the life proccesses.
2007-05-15 11:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by squeakyLOL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you need your respiratory system to give you oxygen to produce atp so you can do the diffirent functions- voluntary and involuntary. it also takes away carbon dioxide from the body.
2007-05-11 13:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by DDOSDDOSDDOSDDOS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well we need it to breathe and live don't we? Since we need it for air it is the main reason we are alive and all of our other functions can carry on. It promotes life and us living.
2007-05-11 13:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by t_nguyen62791 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋