12 Questions
What is the primary function of the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange
Which epithelial cell type is responsible for producing mucus in the respiratory system?
Goblet cells
What is the role of cilia in the respiratory epithelium?
To propel mucus and debris upwards
Which type of epithelium is found in the nasal vestibule, near the nostrils?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the primary epithelium type in the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Which of the following structures are not part of the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?
Nasal cavity
What is the primary function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
To transport air to and from the lungs
What process allows gases to diffuse between the air in the alveoli and the blood?
Simple diffusion
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming, moisturizing, and cleaning the air before it reaches the alveoli?
The conducting portion
What is the function of the olfactory epithelium in the nasal cavity?
To sense smell
What is the relationship between the trachea and the bronchi?
The trachea branches into the left and right bronchi
What is the final destination of the air as it travels through the respiratory system?
The alveoli
Test your knowledge on the exchange of gases in the lungs and the process of diffusion in the alveoli. Learn about the system of air passages that bring air into the respiratory membrane. Perfect for biology enthusiasts!
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