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What is the main function of the nose in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the nose in the respiratory system?
- To regulate body temperature
- To provide a passageway for food
- To filter air and remove pathogens (correct)
- To produce vocal sounds
What is the role of cilia in the nose?
What is the role of cilia in the nose?
- To provide a passageway for food
- To regulate body temperature
- To trap debris and pathogens and push them towards the throat (correct)
- To produce vocal sounds
What is the function of the epiglottis?
What is the function of the epiglottis?
- To filter air and remove pathogens
- To close off the larynx when swallowing to prevent food from entering the respiratory tract (correct)
- To produce vocal sounds
- To regulate body temperature
What is the primary purpose of the trachea?
What is the primary purpose of the trachea?
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What is the function of the carina in the bronchial tree?
What is the function of the carina in the bronchial tree?
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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory zone?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory zone?
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