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What is the role of cartilage in the trachea?
What is the role of cartilage in the trachea?
- To regulate the airflow to the alveoli
- To control the expansion of the rib cage
- To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs
- To strengthen and support the trachea, preventing its collapse (correct)
During inspiration, what happens to the volume of the thorax?
During inspiration, what happens to the volume of the thorax?
- It remains constant
- It decreases
- It increases (correct)
- It fluctuates rapidly
How does physical activity affect breathing rate and depth?
How does physical activity affect breathing rate and depth?
- It increases breathing rate but decreases depth
- It decreases breathing rate but increases depth
- It decreases both breathing rate and depth
- It increases both breathing rate and depth (correct)
What is the primary function of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
Which muscles are involved in expiration?
Which muscles are involved in expiration?
What is the purpose of ventilation in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of ventilation in the respiratory system?
The trachea is strengthened and supported by bone, preventing collapse during breathing.
The trachea is strengthened and supported by bone, preventing collapse during breathing.
During expiration, the external intercostal muscles contract.
During expiration, the external intercostal muscles contract.
Mucus produced by goblet cells in the respiratory system moves towards the lungs for disposal.
Mucus produced by goblet cells in the respiratory system moves towards the lungs for disposal.
Gas exchange surfaces with a large surface area, thick surface, and poor blood supply facilitate efficient gas exchange in humans.
Gas exchange surfaces with a large surface area, thick surface, and poor blood supply facilitate efficient gas exchange in humans.
The diaphragm moves upwards during inspiration, decreasing thorax volume.
The diaphragm moves upwards during inspiration, decreasing thorax volume.
Physical activity reduces breathing rate and depth to conserve energy.
Physical activity reduces breathing rate and depth to conserve energy.
Study Notes
- Gas exchange in humans is facilitated by features of gas exchange surfaces such as a large surface area, thin surface, good blood supply, and ventilation with air.
- Parts of the breathing system include the larynx, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries, ribs, and intercostal muscles.
- Cartilage in the trachea strengthens and supports it, preventing collapse during breathing.
- Ventilation involves moving air in and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange.
- During inspiration, external intercostal muscles contract, rib cage expands, diaphragm moves downwards, leading to increased thorax volume and decreased lung pressure.
- During expiration, the opposite occurs with internal intercostal muscles contracting and thorax volume decreasing.
- Differences between inspired and expired air composition include varying oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor levels due to gas exchange at the alveoli.
- Physical activity increases breathing rate and depth, facilitating faster gas exchange to remove carbon dioxide and supply oxygen to cells.
- The respiratory system is protected from pathogens and particles by mucus produced by goblet cells and cilia that push mucus away from the lungs towards the throat for disposal.
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Description
This quiz covers the features and functions of the human respiratory system, including gas exchange surfaces, breathing system parts, ventilation process, and air composition changes during breathing. It also explores the mechanisms of inspiration and expiration, the effects of physical activity on breathing, and the protective functions of mucus and cilia.
