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How does the respiratory system interact with the circulatory system?

A)The respiratory system transports oxygen and other nutrients to the heart for the circulatory system.

B)The respiratory system brings in carbon dioxide so the circulatory system can transport it throughout the body.

C)The circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen brought in by the respiratory system throughout the body.

D)The circulatory system removes oxygen and other nutrients from the body to make room for carbon dioxide in the respiratory system.

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C. Oxygen and nutrients taken in by the respiratory system are transported to the circulatory system for transport around the entire body.
Also, B and D cannot be correct, as carbon dioxide is not wanted in the body (it's a waste product of respiration of the body cells)
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