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What is the primary function of the respiratory tract?
What is the primary function of the respiratory tract?
- Olfactory sensation
- Prevention of dust particles
- Gaseous exchange (correct)
- Vocalization
Where are the olfactory receptors responsible for olfactory sensation located?
Where are the olfactory receptors responsible for olfactory sensation located?
- Larynx
- Mucous membrane of nostril (correct)
- Lungs
- Trachea
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory tract?
- Acts as a sound box for vocalization
- Forms the speech apparatus (correct)
- Synthesizes important compounds
- Filters dust particles
How are dust particles prevented from reaching the lungs?
How are dust particles prevented from reaching the lungs?
What is the role of the lungs in addition to gaseous exchange?
What is the role of the lungs in addition to gaseous exchange?