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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Respiratory membrane (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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