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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- To absorb carbon dioxide from individual tissue cells
- To remove oxygen from individual tissue cells
- To provide oxygen for individual tissue cells (correct)
- To produce waste products in individual tissue cells
Which structure is responsible for the exchange of air in capillaries within the lungs?
Which structure is responsible for the exchange of air in capillaries within the lungs?
- Bronchi
- Alveoli (correct)
- Trachea
- Pharynx
What is the external opening of the nose called?
What is the external opening of the nose called?
- Sinuses
- Nasal septum
- Nostrils (correct)
- Eustachian tubes
What separates the nasal cavities from the mouth cavity?
What separates the nasal cavities from the mouth cavity?
What lines the mucous membrane within the nasal cavities?
What lines the mucous membrane within the nasal cavities?
Which structure connects the ears to the sinuses and the eyes to the nasolacrimal ducts?
Which structure connects the ears to the sinuses and the eyes to the nasolacrimal ducts?
Where is the nasopharynx located?
Where is the nasopharynx located?
What is the main function of the nose?
What is the main function of the nose?
What is the correct term for the throat?
What is the correct term for the throat?
What is the main function of the pharynx?
What is the main function of the pharynx?
Which structure contains vocal cords that produce sound?
Which structure contains vocal cords that produce sound?
What is the main function of the trachea?
What is the main function of the trachea?
How many openings are there into the pharynx?
How many openings are there into the pharynx?
Which structure covers the entrance of the larynx while swallowing to avoid choking?
Which structure covers the entrance of the larynx while swallowing to avoid choking?
Which structure contains C-shaped rings of cartilage to provide protection on the front and sides?
Which structure contains C-shaped rings of cartilage to provide protection on the front and sides?
