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What structures are included in the respiratory portion of the lungs?
What structures are included in the respiratory portion of the lungs?
- Nasal cavity and larynx
- Trachea and pharynx
- Respiratory bronchioles and alveolar ducts (correct)
- Alveolar sacs and bronchi
How many lobes does the left lung have?
How many lobes does the left lung have?
- Two (correct)
- Three
- Four
- One
Which of the following structures is not part of the respiratory system?
Which of the following structures is not part of the respiratory system?
- Esophagus (correct)
- Trachea
- Pharynx
- Bronchi
What distinguishes the lobes of the right lung from the left lung?
What distinguishes the lobes of the right lung from the left lung?
Which part is included in the upper respiratory system?
Which part is included in the upper respiratory system?
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Respiratory portion of the lungs
Respiratory portion of the lungs
The part of the lungs responsible for gas exchange.
Larynx
Larynx
The airway that connects the pharynx to the trachea.
Bronchi
Bronchi
Two large tubes that branch from the trachea, leading to the lungs.
Lobes of the right lung
Lobes of the right lung
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Lobes of the left lung
Lobes of the left lung
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Components
- The respiratory system includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
- The lungs' respiratory portion consists of respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and sacs.
- The left lung has two lobes: superior and inferior.
- The right lung has three lobes: superior, middle, and inferior.
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