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Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
- Nasal cavity
- Larynx
- Pharynx
- Respiratory zone (correct)
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?
- Production of mucus
- Conduction, filtration, humidification, and warming of inhaled air (correct)
- Gas exchange
- Olfactory reception
Which part of the respiratory system is the only externally visible part?
Which part of the respiratory system is the only externally visible part?
- Larynx
- Pharynx
- Nose (correct)
- Trachea
Where are olfactory receptors located in the respiratory system?
Where are olfactory receptors located in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is involved in conduction but not gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system is involved in conduction but not gas exchange?
What are the organs of the lower respiratory tract?
What are the organs of the lower respiratory tract?
What are the functions of the upper respiratory tract?
What are the functions of the upper respiratory tract?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
What structures are included in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
What structures are included in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Where are olfactory receptors located in the respiratory system?
Where are olfactory receptors located in the respiratory system?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Respiratory System
- The respiratory system, also known as the pulmonary system, is a group of organs that work together to oxygenate the body through breathing.
Functions of the Respiratory System
- Supplies the body with oxygen
- Eliminates carbon dioxide from the body
- Oversees gas exchanges between the blood and external environment
- Provides passageways for air to reach the lungs
- Purifies, humidifies, and warms incoming air
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- The respiratory tract is divided into two sections: upper and lower respiratory tract, separated at the level of the vocal cords.
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