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Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of O2 and CO2 with the blood?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of O2 and CO2 with the blood?
- Bronchi
- Trachea
- Alveoli (correct)
- Larynx
Which components are part of the ventilating mechanism of the lungs?
Which components are part of the ventilating mechanism of the lungs?
- Bronchioles and alveolar ducts
- Larynx and trachea
- Diaphragm and intercostal muscles (correct)
- Nasal cavities and pharynx
What is the function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What is the function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
- To filter the air entering the lungs
- To provide a pathway for air to reach the respiratory portion (correct)
- To produce sound for speech
- To exchange O2 and CO2 with the blood
Which anatomical division of the respiratory system includes the nasal cavities and larynx?
Which anatomical division of the respiratory system includes the nasal cavities and larynx?
What are the saclike structures that make up most of the respiratory portion of the system?
What are the saclike structures that make up most of the respiratory portion of the system?
What are the cellular sites of the exchange of O2 and CO2 between inspired air and blood?
What are the cellular sites of the exchange of O2 and CO2 between inspired air and blood?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for moving air through the lungs?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for moving air through the lungs?
Which anatomical division of the respiratory system includes the trachea and bronchi?
Which anatomical division of the respiratory system includes the trachea and bronchi?
What is the function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What is the function of the conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What are the components of the upper respiratory tract?
What are the components of the upper respiratory tract?
