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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce energy for the body
- To remove oxygen from the body
- To provide oxygen to the body's cells and remove carbon dioxide (correct)
What are the three major parts of the respiratory system?
What are the three major parts of the respiratory system?
- The brain, lungs, and kidneys
- The airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration (correct)
- The heart, lungs, and liver
- The nose, mouth, and esophagus
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the upper respiratory tract?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the upper respiratory tract?
- Lungs (correct)
- Larynx
- Pharynx
- Trachea
What is the primary function of the bronchial and alveolar structures in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the bronchial and alveolar structures in the lungs?
What is a potential consequence of allowing carbon dioxide to accumulate in the body?
What is a potential consequence of allowing carbon dioxide to accumulate in the body?
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