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Where does gas exchange primarily occur within the lungs?
Where does gas exchange primarily occur within the lungs?
- Pharynx
- Alveoli (correct)
- Bronchi
- Trachea
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for purifying, warming, and humidifying incoming air?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for purifying, warming, and humidifying incoming air?
- Trachea
- Nose (correct)
- Pharynx
- Larynx
Where are the olfactory receptors located within the nasal cavity?
Where are the olfactory receptors located within the nasal cavity?
- Bone on the superior surface
- Mucosa on the superior surface (correct)
- Mucosa on the inferior surface
- Bone on the inferior surface
Which organ is part of the upper respiratory tract?
Which organ is part of the upper respiratory tract?
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Which structure is responsible for overseeing gas exchanges between the blood and external environment?
Which structure is responsible for overseeing gas exchanges between the blood and external environment?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System
- Gas exchange primarily occurs within the alveoli of the lungs.
- The nasal cavity is responsible for purifying, warming, and humidifying incoming air.
- Olfactory receptors are located in the nasal mucosa within the nasal cavity.
- The nose and mouth are part of the upper respiratory tract.
- The lungs are the organ responsible for overseeing gas exchanges between the blood and external environment.
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