5.4 - Respiratory System
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Practice Questions
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List the main parts of the respiratory system.
💡 Hint: Think about how air travels from outside to inside the body.
What is the primary function of the alveoli?
💡 Hint: Make sure to connect it with breathing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
💡 Hint: Think about where oxygen enters the bloodstream.
The diaphragm is involved in which process?
💡 Hint: Isn't breathing linked to how our diaphragm moves?
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of smoking on the respiratory system, specifically on the structure and function of the alveoli.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects of smoke on lung tissue.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate how lung capacity can vary between individuals.
💡 Hint: Think about how activities or fitness levels might influence lung capacity.
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