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What is the main role of the respiratory system?
What is the main role of the respiratory system?
- To provide oxygen for the body (correct)
- To regulate the pH of the blood
- To promote mucociliary function
- To help with breathing
What are the two parts of the respiratory system?
What are the two parts of the respiratory system?
- Nose and pharynx
- Upper and lower respiratory tract (correct)
- Trachea and bronchioles
- Right and left lungs
Which of the following is responsible for expanding and contracting to help with breathing?
Which of the following is responsible for expanding and contracting to help with breathing?
- Nose
- Pharynx
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli (correct)
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- The respiratory system helps to provide oxygen for the body and removes carbon dioxide.
- The respiratory system has two parts, the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
- The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx.
- The lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
- The respiratory system is responsible for regulating the pH of the blood and promoting mucociliary function.
- The right and left lungs have different functions and are more commonly affected by infection and aspiration.
- The respiratory system is responsible for breathing in and breathing out air.
- The respiratory system is capable of expanding and contracting to help with breathing.
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