14.2 - Organs of the Respiratory System
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Practice Questions
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What role does the nose play in the respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Think about how the air feels when you breathe in through your nose.
What is the pharynx?
💡 Hint: It connects the nose to another important organ.
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What is the primary function of the nose?
💡 Hint: Think about how air feels and smells when you breathe through the nose.
True or False: The larynx is responsible for the exchange of gases.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific functions of the larynx.
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Discuss the physiological reasons why filtering, warming, and moistening air is critical before it reaches the alveoli.
💡 Hint: Consider the sensitivity of lung tissue.
Analyze how the structure of the alveoli facilitates their function in gas exchange compared to other respiratory surfaces.
💡 Hint: Think about how diffusion works and surface area impact.
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