Question

a student dusts off a cabinet and begins to cough. the students muscles tense, causing the student to exhale while coughing. which body systems are most directly involved in coughing? a. respiratory and muscular systems b. muscular and integumentary systems c. circulatory and respiratory systems d. integumentary and circulatory systems

Explanation:

Coughing is a respiratory - related action to expel irritants. Muscle tension is also involved in the act of exhaling while coughing. The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange and the muscular system helps in the physical action of coughing.

Answer:

A. Respiratory and muscular systems