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What is one primary function of the respiratory system?
The respiratory system helps maintain homeostasis.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What are the main anatomical divisions of the respiratory system?
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Which organs are included in the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
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The respiratory system consists of a conducting portion for _____ gases.
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What does the respiratory system help the body’s immune system fight?
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Study Notes
Functions of the Respiratory System
- Supplies body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
- Maintains homeostasis and normal pH.
- Helps fight bacterial and viral infections through the immune system.
Anatomical Divisions of the Respiratory System
- Divided into upper and lower respiratory airways.
Functional Divisions of the Respiratory System
- Divided into a conducting portion for transporting gases and a respiratory portion for gas exchange.
Conducting Portion of the Respiratory System
- Includes upper and lower respiratory airways.
- Components include the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, extrapulmonary bronchi, intrapulmonary bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles.
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Description
Explore the essential functions and anatomical divisions of the respiratory system. This quiz covers how the system supplies oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, and maintains homeostasis. Additionally, you'll learn about the conducting and respiratory portions of the system.
