10 Questions
Which of the following structures is responsible for directing air into the lungs?
Trachea
What is the primary function of the alveolar ducts?
To divide into alveolar sacs and eventually into alveoli
What is the name of the sac where gas exchange takes place in the lungs?
Alveolar sac
What is the pathway of air inhaled through the mouth or nose?
Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli
What is the term for the smallest airways in the lungs?
Bronchioles
What is the function of the pulmonary capillaries in the lungs?
To facilitate gas exchange between the alveoli and the blood
What is the point at which oxygen molecules move through a single layer of lung cells?
Individual alveolus
What is the structure that connects the trachea to the lungs?
Bronchi
What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
To direct air into the lungs
What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the lungs?
Trachea
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system, focusing on the structure and function of alveoli, alveolar ducts, and bronchioles. Learn how gas exchange occurs in the lungs and the importance of the pulmonary capillaries. Assess your understanding of the respiratory process from oxygen intake to carbon dioxide removal.
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