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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
Describe the process of tissue respiration.
Describe the process of tissue respiration.
The process by which oxygen is used by the cells to produce energy through the breakdown of glucose.
What is the byproduct of cellular respiration in the body?
What is the byproduct of cellular respiration in the body?
Heat production.
Which structures serve as the entry points for air into the respiratory system?
Which structures serve as the entry points for air into the respiratory system?
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What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
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What is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration in plant cells?
What is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration in plant cells?
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Describe the role of the diaphragm in the breathing process.
Describe the role of the diaphragm in the breathing process.
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How do intercostal muscles assist in breathing?
How do intercostal muscles assist in breathing?
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Explain the process of gaseous transport in the respiratory system.
Explain the process of gaseous transport in the respiratory system.
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What happens during tissue respiration?
What happens during tissue respiration?
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