6.4.1 - Respiratory System Structure
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What is the primary function of the alveoli?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in the lungs.
What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
💡 Hint: Consider the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity and the abdomen.
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What structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
💡 Hint: Think about where oxygen gets into the blood.
True or False: The diaphragm contracts during exhalation.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the diaphragm when you breathe out.
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Analyze how altitude can affect the process of gas exchange in the lungs and propose a solution for individuals at high altitudes.
💡 Hint: Consider what changes in oxygen levels you might experience.
Interpret the role of the respiratory system in relation to physical exercise, discussing how it adapts during increased activity.
💡 Hint: Think about how your body feels when exercising and how you breathe.
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