1.3.1 - Anatomy of Airways and Alveoli
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of the nasal passages?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when air enters your body.
What do alveoli do?
💡 Hint: Consider the process of breathing and oxygen transfer.
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What is the primary function of the alveoli?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in the lungs.
True or false: The upper respiratory tract includes the trachea.
💡 Hint: Consider the divisions discussed in class.
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If the alveolar-capillary membrane is crucial for gas exchange, how would a thickening of this membrane affect respiration?
💡 Hint: Think about how diffusion works.
Evaluate the impact of exercise on ventilation mechanics. How does exercise influence both inhalation and exhalation?
💡 Hint: Remember how your body feels during physical activity.
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