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What is the function of the nasal cavity in the upper respiratory system?
What is the function of the nasal cavity in the upper respiratory system?
- To regulate blood pressure
- To pump blood throughout the body
- To facilitate gas exchange between the atmosphere and the blood
- To filter, warm, and humidify the air (correct)
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the blood of the lung capillaries?
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the blood of the lung capillaries?
- Cellular respiration
- External respiration (correct)
- Internal respiration
- Tracheal respiration
What is the term for the series of respiratory tubes that carry gases directly to the cells for gas exchange?
What is the term for the series of respiratory tubes that carry gases directly to the cells for gas exchange?
- Alveoli
- Diaphragm
- Tracheal system (correct)
- Bronchial tree
What is the primary function of the lungs in the human respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the lungs in the human respiratory system?
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the body cells?
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the body cells?
What is the term for the series of respiratory tubes and small openings that connect the lungs to the outside environment?
What is the term for the series of respiratory tubes and small openings that connect the lungs to the outside environment?
What is the primary function of guard cells in plant leaves?
What is the primary function of guard cells in plant leaves?
Which of the following animals uses its skin for gas exchange?
Which of the following animals uses its skin for gas exchange?
What is the purpose of gills in aquatic organisms?
What is the purpose of gills in aquatic organisms?
What is the site of gas exchange in animals?
What is the site of gas exchange in animals?
What is the function of lenticels in woody stems and mature roots?
What is the function of lenticels in woody stems and mature roots?
What is the result if an earthworm's skin is dried up?
What is the result if an earthworm's skin is dried up?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in multicellular organisms?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in multicellular organisms?
Which of the following is a unique feature of plant gas exchange mechanisms?
Which of the following is a unique feature of plant gas exchange mechanisms?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the mammalian respiratory system?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the mammalian respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the environment and an organism's cells?
What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the environment and an organism's cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the circulatory system in animals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the circulatory system in animals?
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Nasal Cavity Function
Nasal Cavity Function
Filters, warms, and humidifies air entering the respiratory system.
External Respiration
External Respiration
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and lung capillaries.
Tracheal System
Tracheal System
Respiratory tubes that carry gases directly to cells for gas exchange.
Lungs Function
Lungs Function
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Internal Respiration
Internal Respiration
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Bronchial Tree
Bronchial Tree
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Guard Cells Function
Guard Cells Function
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Gills Purpose
Gills Purpose
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Site of Gas Exchange
Site of Gas Exchange
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Lenticels Function
Lenticels Function
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Dried Earthworm Skin
Dried Earthworm Skin
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Circulatory System Function
Circulatory System Function
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Plant Gas Exchange Feature
Plant Gas Exchange Feature
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Primary Site of Gas Exchange in Mammals
Primary Site of Gas Exchange in Mammals
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Gas Exchange Process
Gas Exchange Process
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Animal Circulatory System Characteristic
Animal Circulatory System Characteristic
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Guard cells main function
Guard cells main function
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The way some animals breathe
The way some animals breathe
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