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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Maintenance of body temperature
- Regulation of blood pH (correct)
- Production of hormones
- Transport of nutrients in the blood
Which structure marks the beginning of the respiratory system?
Which structure marks the beginning of the respiratory system?
- Larynx
- Pharynx
- Trachea
- Nose (correct)
What is the purpose of the external nose?
What is the purpose of the external nose?
- To exchange gases with the blood
- To warm and humidify incoming air (correct)
- To produce sound for voice production
- To filter microorganisms from the air
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
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What are the structures at the end of the respiratory system?
What are the structures at the end of the respiratory system?
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What is the function of the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
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Which structure covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing?
Which structure covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing?
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What is the function of the trachea?
What is the function of the trachea?
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Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
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What is the purpose of the alveoli?
What is the purpose of the alveoli?
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