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Flashcards on Human Physiology: Respiratory System
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body
Which organ is responsible for the exchange of gases in the respiratory system?
Lungs
What is the process of breathing in called?
Inhalation
What is the process of breathing out called?
Exhalation
What is the name of the thin, moist membrane that covers the inner surface of the lungs?
Pleura
What is the tube that connects the throat to the bronchi?
Trachea
Which muscle is responsible for the expansion and contraction of the chest during breathing?
Diaphragm
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs called?
Alveoli
What is the process of gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream called?
Respiration
Which gas is transported by red blood cells in the respiratory system?
Oxygen
What is the waste gas produced by cells during respiration?
Carbon dioxide
What is the process of gas exchange between cells and bloodstream called?
Cellular respiration
Which part of the brain controls the rate and depth of breathing?
Medulla oblongata
What is the medical term for a difficulty in breathing?
Dyspnea
What is the process of coughing up mucus or foreign particles from the respiratory tract called?
Expectoration
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body
To pump blood throughout the body
To produce hormones
To digest food
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Which organ is responsible for the exchange of gases in the respiratory system?
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
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What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the bronchi?
Pleura
Trachea
Esophagus
Bronchioles
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What is the process of gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream called?
Transpiration
Respiration
Filtration
Digestion
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Which gas is transported by red blood cells in the respiratory system?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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What is the process of gas exchange between cells and bloodstream called?
Inhalation
Exhalation
Cellular respiration
Diffusion
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What controls the rate and depth of breathing?
Lungs
Bronchi
Trachea
Medulla oblongata
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Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the production of sound?
Trachea
Bronchi
Vocal cords
Larynx
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What is the medical term for a difficulty in breathing?
Dyspnea
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
Apnea
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What is the process of coughing up mucus or foreign particles from the respiratory tract called?
Inhalation
Expectoration
Expiration
Aspiration
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