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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Filtering toxins from the air
- Regulating body temperature
- Producing energy for the body
- Transporting oxygen and removing carbon dioxide (correct)
Which muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
- Diaphragm (correct)
- Abdominal muscles
- Pectoral muscles
- Quadriceps
What happens when the diaphragm contracts?
What happens when the diaphragm contracts?
- Air is pulled into the airway through the nose or mouth (correct)
- Blood flow to the lungs increases
- The lungs deflate
- Carbon dioxide is removed from the body
What is the function of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?
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What is the consequence of not receiving enough oxygen for a few minutes?
What is the consequence of not receiving enough oxygen for a few minutes?
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