10 Questions
What is the function of lung surfactant?
Facilitate gas exchange by decreasing surface tension
What is the main cause of wheezing in individuals with asthma?
Narrowing of the bronchi due to inflammation
How does cystic fibrosis affect the respiratory system?
It clogs the trachea and bronchi with excess mucus
What is a common symptom of emphysema?
Development of large air pockets in the lungs
How does COPD affect individuals who have it?
Results in blockages in the respiratory system
What happens when carbon dioxide reaches the alveoli?
It goes through a process to be expelled from the body
Why is wheezing a common symptom of asthma?
Resulting from inflamed bronchi narrowing
What is the role of the diaphragm during exhalation?
It contracts to push air out of the lungs
'Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)' includes which conditions as part of its group?
'Emphysema' and 'bronchitis'
'Gas exchange' at the alveoli primarily involves which process?
'Oxygen leaves from capillaries'
Learn about the functions of the respiratory system and how it provides oxygen to the body while removing carbon dioxide. This quiz provides a quick overview of the pulmonary system within the respiratory system.
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