14.1.1 - Human Respiratory System
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What is the primary function of the human respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Think about what gases we need and what we produce.
Define inspiration.
💡 Hint: It's the opposite of expiration.
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What is the primary role of alveoli in the respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in the lungs.
True or False: Hemoglobin can carry both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
💡 Hint: Think about its dual roles.
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Explain how changes in altitude can affect the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the blood, particularly during activities like mountain climbing.
💡 Hint: Consider the principle of partial pressure.
Describe the physiological mechanisms that lead to increased breathing rate during exercise.
💡 Hint: Think about what regulates respiration.
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