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What is the primary function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
- To produce and secrete mucus
- To regulate the temperature and humidity of the air
- To remove debris and pathogens from the incoming air (correct)
- To facilitate gas exchange
What is the primary function of the nasal conchae?
What is the primary function of the nasal conchae?
- To connect the nasal cavity to the sinuses
- To disrupt airflow and force air to bounce along the epithelium (correct)
- To produce mucus
- To filter air
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
- To produce sound
- To close off the larynx during swallowing (correct)
- To regulate the temperature and humidity of the air
- To connect the trachea and the pharynx
What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
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What is the primary function of the sinuses?
What is the primary function of the sinuses?
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What is the primary function of the cilia in the nose?
What is the primary function of the cilia in the nose?
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What is the function of the carina in the bronchial tree?
What is the function of the carina in the bronchial tree?
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Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
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Which system causes bronchoconstriction in the lungs?
Which system causes bronchoconstriction in the lungs?
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What is the purpose of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
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Which part of the respiratory system moves air directly in and out of the lungs?
Which part of the respiratory system moves air directly in and out of the lungs?
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What is the function of the pleura in relation to the lungs?
What is the function of the pleura in relation to the lungs?
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