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Which organ in the respiratory system is responsible for removing oxygen from the air and passing it into the blood?
Which organ in the respiratory system is responsible for removing oxygen from the air and passing it into the blood?
- Sinuses
- Bronchial tubes (correct)
- Trachea
- Pharynx
What is the main function of the sinuses in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the sinuses in the respiratory system?
- Filter out pollutants from the air
- Remove carbon dioxide from the air
- Regulate humidity in the lungs
- Regulate temperature and humidity of inhaled air (correct)
Which part of the respiratory system is a tube that delivers air from the mouth and nose to the lungs?
Which part of the respiratory system is a tube that delivers air from the mouth and nose to the lungs?
- Pharynx (correct)
- Trachea
- Lungs
- Bronchial tubes
Where do the bronchial tubes connect in the respiratory system?
Where do the bronchial tubes connect in the respiratory system?
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What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Components
- Mouth and nose are openings that allow air from outside the body to enter the respiratory system
- Sinuses are hollow areas in the head bones that regulate the temperature and humidity of inhaled air
- Pharynx (throat) is a tube that directs air from the mouth and nose to the trachea (windpipe)
- Trachea is a passage connecting the throat and lungs, enabling air flow between them
- Bronchial tubes are tubes at the bottom of the windpipe that branch into each lung
- Lungs are the two organs responsible for extracting oxygen from the air and transferring it to the bloodstream
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