Respiratory System

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

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What are the main parts of the respiratory system?

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The main parts of the respiratory system include the nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs and push air out during breathing.

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What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

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Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, while exhalation is the process of expelling air from the lungs.

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What is the function of the bronchi?

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The bronchi are the main passageways that branch from the trachea into the lungs, allowing air to enter and exit the lungs.

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What is the significance of the nasal passage?

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The nasal passage filters, warms, and humidifies the air we breathe before it reaches the lungs.

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What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

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What is the term for the process of breathing?

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The process of breathing is known as respiration.

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How does the respiratory system contribute to homeostasis?

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The respiratory system helps maintain homeostasis by regulating the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

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What is the pathway of air from the environment to the lungs?

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Air enters through the nose or mouth, travels down the trachea, branches into the bronchi, and finally reaches the alveoli in the lungs.