Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
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What is the primary function of the respiratory bronchioles in the respiratory zone?

  • Conducting air to the alveoli for gas exchange (correct)
  • Secreting surfactant for alveolar function
  • Filtering out microbes from the inhaled air
  • Assisting in warming and humidifying the inhaled air

    • What is the main mechanism of gas exchange in the respiratory zone?

  • Simple diffusion (correct)
  • Active transport
  • Osmosis
  • Facilitated diffusion

    • Which type of cells in the alveoli secrete surfactant?

  • Type I cells
  • Alveolar macrophages
  • Capillary cells
  • Type II cells (correct)

    • What is the primary function of alveolar macrophages in the alveoli?

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