1.4 - Respiratory System
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Think about what our body needs for survival.
What part of the respiratory system serves as the passageway for air?
💡 Hint: It connects the nose to the trachea.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What structure is responsible for the actual gas exchange in the lungs?
💡 Hint: It's the part of the lungs that looks like tiny grapes.
True or False: The diaphragm is located above the lungs.
💡 Hint: Think about how it moves during breathing.
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Challenge Problems
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Predict how air pollution might affect the efficiency of gas exchange in the alveoli. Provide a brief explanation of the physiological changes.
💡 Hint: Think about how the quality of air affects lung function.
Illustrate the pathway of oxygen from the atmosphere to the bloodstream during the breathing cycle, including all necessary structures.
💡 Hint: Create a flowchart to visualize the journey.
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