1.4.1 - Anatomy of the Respiratory System
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Practice Questions
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What does the nasal cavity do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the air before it reaches the lungs.
What is the purpose of the larynx?
💡 Hint: Consider both breathing and sound production.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of the alveoli?
💡 Hint: Think of where oxygen and carbon dioxide actually meet.
True or False: The trachea is only responsible for warming air.
💡 Hint: Consider its multiple roles.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where someone has a cold. Discuss the impact on their nasal cavity and overall breathing process.
💡 Hint: Think about the signs of a cold and how they might obstruct breathing.
Explain the significance of cilia in the trachea’s protective function.
💡 Hint: Recall the mechanism of how cilia work.
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