10 Questions
Where does gas exchange with the blood occur?
Alveoli
What is the process of moving air from the external environment through the airways into the alveoli known as?
Inspiration
Which part of the respiratory system houses the vocal cords?
Larynx
Where does air pass through during inspiration, which is the most common site?
Nose
In a normal adult at rest, approximately how much fresh air enters and leaves the alveoli per minute?
4 L
What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
To exchange gases with the blood
During inspiration, where does air commonly pass through before reaching the pharynx?
Nasal cavity
What is the main function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
To produce sounds through vibration of vocal cords
What is the approximate volume of fresh air that enters and leaves the alveoli per minute in a normal adult at rest?
5 liters
Which structure branches into two tubes - the esophagus and the larynx - as part of the respiratory system?
Pharynx
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and organization of the respiratory system with this quiz. Explore topics such as lung structure, alveoli function, and the process of inspiration (inhalation).
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