10 Questions
What is the main function of the nasal hair in the upper respiratory system?
Catches and filters foreign substances in the inhaled air
Which structure in the lower respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
Alveoli
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
Produces mucus
Which structure is involved in the movement and direction of mucus down towards the throat in the upper respiratory system?
Cilia
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
Serves as the main conducting airway into the lungs
Which of the following is true about the function of the sinuses in the upper respiratory system?
They are air-filled passages that help humidify and warm the inhaled air.
What is the main role of the mucociliary escalator in the upper respiratory system?
To move and direct mucus down towards the throat for elimination.
What is the function of the bronchial tree in the lower respiratory system?
To conduct air into the lungs and distribute it to the alveoli for gas exchange.
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lower respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
What is the main function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
To conduct air into the lungs and distribute it to the alveoli for gas exchange.
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