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What is the function of terminal bronchioles in the respiratory system?
What is the function of terminal bronchioles in the respiratory system?
- Site of gas exchange
- Conduct air to reach the lungs (correct)
- Connect nasal passages to the lungs
- Warm and moisten inhaled air
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for the actual exchange of gases between air and blood?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for the actual exchange of gases between air and blood?
- Pharynx
- Nasal cavity
- Alveolar ducts (correct)
- Larynx
What is the main function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
- Connect nasal passages to the lungs
- Conduct air to reach the lungs
- Site of gas exchange (correct)
- Warm and moisten inhaled air
Which blood vessel is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the heart to the alveoli for gas exchange?
Which blood vessel is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the heart to the alveoli for gas exchange?
How many generations of branching airways are there before reaching the terminal bronchioles in the tracheobronchial tree?
How many generations of branching airways are there before reaching the terminal bronchioles in the tracheobronchial tree?
Which structure in the respiratory system resembles 'grapes' and is responsible for actual gas exchange?
Which structure in the respiratory system resembles 'grapes' and is responsible for actual gas exchange?
What is the primary role of the epithelial lining from the trachea to terminal bronchioles?
What is the primary role of the epithelial lining from the trachea to terminal bronchioles?
What is the main function of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
Which structure has pouches that support gas exchange?
Which structure has pouches that support gas exchange?
Which of the following is involved in the internal gas exchange within the respiratory system?
Which of the following is involved in the internal gas exchange within the respiratory system?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for aiding in forced expiration in respiration?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for aiding in forced expiration in respiration?
What is the main function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of alveolar pores?
What is the purpose of alveolar pores?
Where does gas exchange occur between the lungs and blood in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur between the lungs and blood in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system consists of small, thin-walled inflatable sacs at the end of bronchioles?
Which part of the respiratory system consists of small, thin-walled inflatable sacs at the end of bronchioles?
What is the role of terminal bronchioles in the respiratory system?
What is the role of terminal bronchioles in the respiratory system?
Which structure is responsible for connecting respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs for gas exchange?
Which structure is responsible for connecting respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs for gas exchange?
What does the moist environment in the alveoli primarily help with?
What does the moist environment in the alveoli primarily help with?
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