What is the function of the trachea?
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1.
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The trachea serves as a passageway for air to travel to and from the lungs.
2.
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What are alveoli?
Back
Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, surrounded by capillaries.
3.
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What does it mean when we say the walls of the alveoli and capillaries are permeable?
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It means that substances can pass through the walls of the alveoli and capillaries.
4.
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What are bronchi?
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Bronchi are the branches of the trachea that lead into each lung.
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What is the epiglottis?
Back
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
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The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.
7.
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What role do capillaries play in the respiratory system?
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Capillaries surround the alveoli and allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the air.
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