Breathing and Gas Exchange Quiz
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Which gas is exchanged during the process of breathing?

  • Oxygen (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Hydrogen
  • Where does the exchange of gases primarily occur in the human body?

  • Liver
  • Large intestine
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Stomach
  • What controls the rate and depth of breathing in humans?

  • Kidneys
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Brain (correct)
  • What happens to the level of carbon dioxide in the blood during inhalation?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the respiratory system in humans?

    <p>Exchange of gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure aids in the diffusion of gases between the alveoli and the capillaries?

    <p>Respiratory membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of oxygen in the blood?

    <p>Binding and carrying oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily affects the rate of breathing in a healthy individual at rest?

    <p>Concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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