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Which structure is responsible for bringing air into and out of the lungs?
Which structure is responsible for bringing air into and out of the lungs?
- Bronchioles
- Larynx
- Alveoli
- Trachea (correct)
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Filtering waste
- Chewing food
- Pumping blood
- Gas exchange (correct)
Which part of the respiratory system is reinforced by cartilage rings to prevent collapse?
Which part of the respiratory system is reinforced by cartilage rings to prevent collapse?
- Larynx
- Trachea (correct)
- Alveoli
- Bronchioles
What is the structure in the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs?
What is the structure in the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs?
How is the interaction between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems described in terms of functioning?
How is the interaction between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems described in terms of functioning?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into front and back portions?
Which anatomical plane divides the body into front and back portions?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the lungs?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the lungs?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of diffusion in the lungs?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of diffusion in the lungs?
What is the term for the amount of air remaining in the lungs after expiration?
What is the term for the amount of air remaining in the lungs after expiration?
Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating breathing rate and responding to changes in CO2 levels and blood pH?
Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating breathing rate and responding to changes in CO2 levels and blood pH?
What is the protective membrane that surrounds the lungs and contains pleural fluid?
What is the protective membrane that surrounds the lungs and contains pleural fluid?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the breastbone?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the breastbone?
What is the anatomical direction that refers to a position closer to the point of attachment to the body?
What is the anatomical direction that refers to a position closer to the point of attachment to the body?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the forehead?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the forehead?
What is the anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right portions?
What is the anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right portions?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the thumb?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the thumb?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the knee?
What is the anatomical term for the region of the body referring to the knee?
