The respiratory system functions by:

A: sending messages to the diaphragm that cause it to contract.
B: removing carbon dioxide from the cells and returning it to the lungs.
C: ensuring that adequate oxygen is delivered to the body's tissues.
D: bringing oxygen into the lungs and eliminating carbon dioxide.

Answer: D: bringing oxygen into the lungs and eliminating carbon dioxide.

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