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What is the major function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system?
What is the major function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system?
- Produce mucus
- Exchange gases
- Cluster alveoli
- Warm and humidify incoming air (correct)
Which structure in the respiratory system closes off the tube during swallowing to direct food to the esophagus?
Which structure in the respiratory system closes off the tube during swallowing to direct food to the esophagus?
- Epiglottis (correct)
- Thyroid cartilage
- Cricoid cartilage
- Trachea
What is the primary role of cilia in the nose?
What is the primary role of cilia in the nose?
- Initiate gas exchange
- Maintain a sense of smell
- Push mucus and debris towards the throat (correct)
- Produce mucus
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
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What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
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Which law describes the relationship between pressure and volume of gases during pulmonary ventilation?
Which law describes the relationship between pressure and volume of gases during pulmonary ventilation?
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