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Respiratory System Structure and Function

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What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

To regulate body temperature

To provide the energy needed by the body (correct)

To transport oxygen through the bloodstream

To filter toxins from the air

Which structure is located in the upper part of the throat and is composed of cartilages?

Trachea

Larynx (correct)

Bronchi

Nasopharynx

What is the function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

To produce sound during speech

To connect the throat to the esophagus

To warm and filter the incoming air (correct)

To actively transport oxygen to the lungs

Where does the trachea connect in the respiratory tract?

To the nasopharynx Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the bronchi in the respiratory system?

They are branches of the trachea that distribute air to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Quel est le rôle des cils présents dans la cavité nasale ?

Filtrer l'air entrant Signup and view all the answers

Quelle est la fonction principale du nasopharynx ?

Servir de passage pour l'air et le filtre Signup and view all the answers

Quel est le principal matériau constituant la trachée ?

Cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Quelle structure de l'appareil respiratoire est connue pour être appelée la pomme d'Adam chez les hommes ?

Larynx Signup and view all the answers

Comment les bronches aident-elles dans le système respiratoire ?

Elles transportent l'air vers les poumons Signup and view all the answers

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Respiratory System Structure and Function

Role: Provides energy to the body
Respiratory Pathways:
- Nasal Cavity (Nasal passages)
- Pharynx (throat)
- Larynx (voice box):
  - Composed of cartilage (3 pairs)
  - Prominent in males (Adam's apple)
- Trachea (windpipe):
  - Cartilage support structure
- Bronchi (branches):
  - Cartilage support structure
Nasal Cavity Lining:
- Mucous membrane
- Cilia (tiny hair-like structures) to trap and remove particles
- Glands that produce mucus to trap particles
Nasopharynx:
- Part of the throat
- Passageway for air and food
- Houses the adenoids (lymph tissue)
- Located above the soft palate
Larynx Structure:
- Located above the trachea
- Composed of several cartilages
- Upper part of the trachea

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Explore the intricate structure and functions of the respiratory system. This quiz covers key components such as the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, and trachea, detailing their roles in providing energy to the body. Test your knowledge on how these pathways contribute to breathing and air filtration.