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Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the sense of smell?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the sense of smell?
- Nostrils
- Cilia (correct)
- Tonsils
- Nasal cavities
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing vocal sounds?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing vocal sounds?
- Thyroid cartilage
- Larynx (correct)
- Epiglottis
- Pharynx
Which part of the respiratory system keeps food and liquid from entering the lower respiratory tract?
Which part of the respiratory system keeps food and liquid from entering the lower respiratory tract?
- Nose
- Thyroid cartilage
- Pharynx
- Epiglottis (correct)
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP?
Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for gas exchange in land animals?
Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for gas exchange in land animals?
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?
Which of the following is the largest airway in the respiratory system?
Which of the following is the largest airway in the respiratory system?
How do the air sacs in the lungs communicate with the external environment?
How do the air sacs in the lungs communicate with the external environment?
In which organisms does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
In which organisms does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
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