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What is the main function of the upper respiratory system?
What is the main function of the upper respiratory system?
- Initiation of the cough reflex
- Regulation of blood pH levels
- Production of mucus for lung protection
- Facilitate air movement and exchange of gases (correct)
What type of epithelial tissue lines most of the respiratory system?
What type of epithelial tissue lines most of the respiratory system?
- Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells (correct)
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Transitional epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the function of the nasal septum?
What is the function of the nasal septum?
- Divide the nasal cavity into two passages (correct)
- Regulate the temperature of inhaled air
- Produce olfactory receptors for smell
- Generate resonance for speech production
What is the role of the cilia in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the cilia in the respiratory system?
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What supports the structure of the nose?
What supports the structure of the nose?
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