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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Digestion of food
- Production of red blood cells
- Exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood (correct)
What is the typical diameter of an alveolus?
What is the typical diameter of an alveolus?
- 700 um
- 100 um
- 500 um
- 300 um (correct)
What is the role of carbonic acid 'Bicarb' equation in the respiratory system?
What is the role of carbonic acid 'Bicarb' equation in the respiratory system?
- Formation of bone tissue
- Production of energy
- Regulation of body pH (correct)
- Synthesis of proteins
What is the typical thickness of a type I cell in the alveolus?
What is the typical thickness of a type I cell in the alveolus?
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What is the function of the ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory system?
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What is the typical diameter of an alveolus?
What is the typical diameter of an alveolus?
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What is the typical distance between the air and inside a capillary?
What is the typical distance between the air and inside a capillary?
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What is the role of carbonic acid 'Bicarb' equation in the respiratory system?
What is the role of carbonic acid 'Bicarb' equation in the respiratory system?
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What is the main function of the ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory system?
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What are the key functions of the respiratory system?
What are the key functions of the respiratory system?
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