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What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
- Produce surfactant
- Help in gas exchange
- Cause smooth muscle constriction
- Beat upward towards the esophagus to clear debris (correct)
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
- Bronchioles
- Trachea
- Respiratory bronchioles
- Alveoli (correct)
What is the role of Type II pneumocytes in the respiratory membrane?
What is the role of Type II pneumocytes in the respiratory membrane?
- Contraction during asthma attacks
- Gas exchange
- Production of surfactant (correct)
- Removal of debris and pathogens
Which structure in the respiratory system branches into tertiary bronchi?
Which structure in the respiratory system branches into tertiary bronchi?
What is the function of dust cells in the alveoli?
What is the function of dust cells in the alveoli?
Which part of the respiratory system lacks cartilage support but has smooth muscle that can constrict during an asthma attack?
Which part of the respiratory system lacks cartilage support but has smooth muscle that can constrict during an asthma attack?
What is the term used to describe the exchange of chloride ions entering red blood cells and bicarbonate ions leaving, as a response to CO2 levels?
What is the term used to describe the exchange of chloride ions entering red blood cells and bicarbonate ions leaving, as a response to CO2 levels?
In the context of carbon dioxide transport, what occurs in the pulmonary capillaries which leads to the formation of additional CO2?
In the context of carbon dioxide transport, what occurs in the pulmonary capillaries which leads to the formation of additional CO2?
How does increased plasma carbon dioxide affect blood pH?
How does increased plasma carbon dioxide affect blood pH?
Which center in the medulla stimulates inspiratory muscles to establish breathing rhythm?
Which center in the medulla stimulates inspiratory muscles to establish breathing rhythm?
What reflex limits the degree of inspiration and prevents overinflation of the lungs, particularly in infants?
What reflex limits the degree of inspiration and prevents overinflation of the lungs, particularly in infants?
The conscious control of ventilation can be influenced by which factors?
The conscious control of ventilation can be influenced by which factors?
What is the main function of external respiration?
What is the main function of external respiration?
Which component of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for voice production?
Which component of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for voice production?
What is one of the functions of the upper respiratory tract?
What is one of the functions of the upper respiratory tract?
In the respiratory system, where do bronchioles end?
In the respiratory system, where do bronchioles end?
What event leads to the production of sound during voice production?
What event leads to the production of sound during voice production?
Which part of the nose is responsible for smell?
Which part of the nose is responsible for smell?
