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What is the main function of the nasal hair in the upper respiratory system?
What is the main function of the nasal hair in the upper respiratory system?
- Directs the airflow towards the lungs
- Catches and filters foreign substances in the inhaled air (correct)
- Aids in the production of sound during speech
- Produces mucus to moisten the nasal cavity
Which structure in the lower respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
Which structure in the lower respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
- Alveoli (correct)
- Bronchial tree
- Smallest bronchioles
- Bronchi
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
- Facilitates gas exchange
- Produces mucus (correct)
- Aids in vocalization
- Generates airflow resistance
Which structure is involved in the movement and direction of mucus down towards the throat in the upper respiratory system?
Which structure is involved in the movement and direction of mucus down towards the throat in the upper respiratory system?
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
Which of the following is true about the function of the sinuses in the upper respiratory system?
Which of the following is true about the function of the sinuses in the upper respiratory system?
What is the main role of the mucociliary escalator in the upper respiratory system?
What is the main role of the mucociliary escalator in the upper respiratory system?
What is the function of the bronchial tree in the lower respiratory system?
What is the function of the bronchial tree in the lower respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lower respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lower respiratory system?
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
