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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- To aid in digestion
- To produce hormones for growth and development
- To supply oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
- To help with breathing by contracting and relaxing (correct)
- To filter out dust and particles from the air
- To produce mucus for lung protection
- To regulate the flow of air into the lungs
What are the microscopic air sacs in the lungs called in mammals and reptiles?
What are the microscopic air sacs in the lungs called in mammals and reptiles?
- Bronchioles
- Atria
- Alveolar sacs
- Alveoli (correct)
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
In which part of the body do the two main bronchi branch into narrower secondary and tertiary bronchi?
In which part of the body do the two main bronchi branch into narrower secondary and tertiary bronchi?
What is the largest hollow tube that connects the respiratory system to the external environment?
What is the largest hollow tube that connects the respiratory system to the external environment?
What is the term used for the biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants?
What is the term used for the biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants?
What is the name for the system of airways or hollow tubes that communicate with the external environment?
What is the name for the system of airways or hollow tubes that communicate with the external environment?
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