10 Questions
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Regulation of blood pH
Which structure marks the beginning of the respiratory system?
Nose
What is the purpose of the external nose?
To warm and humidify incoming air
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Digestion of food
What are the structures at the end of the respiratory system?
Alveoli
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
Trapping debris and moving it to the pharynx
Which structure covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing?
Epiglottis
What is the function of the trachea?
Connecting the larynx to the main bronchi
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Respiratory bronchioles
What is the purpose of the alveoli?
Facilitating gas exchange
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system anatomy and physiology with this quiz covering the structures and functions from Seeley's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 23.
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