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Which part of the respiratory system provides a surface for gaseous exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide from air to blood?
Which part of the respiratory system provides a surface for gaseous exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide from air to blood?
- Pharynx
- Nasal cavity
- Larynx
- Bronchial tree (correct)
Where does the trachea divide into right and left bronchi?
Where does the trachea divide into right and left bronchi?
- At sternal angle
- At cricoid cartilage (C6)
- At suprasternal notch
- At carina (T4) (correct)
What is the function of the upper respiratory system?
What is the function of the upper respiratory system?
- Phonation (sound production) (correct)
- Gaseous exchange
- Olfaction (smell)
- Protection of the respiratory surfaces
Where is the larynx located in relation to the pharynx?
Where is the larynx located in relation to the pharynx?
What is the main purpose of the conducting portion of the respiratory tract?
What is the main purpose of the conducting portion of the respiratory tract?