Respiratory System

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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

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The main function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

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What are the primary organs involved in the respiratory system?

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The primary organs involved in the respiratory system are the lungs, trachea, bronchi, larynx, and nasal cavity.

Front

What is inhalation?

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Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs.

Front

What is exhalation?

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Exhalation is the process of releasing air from the lungs.

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What role does the diaphragm play in breathing?

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The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs during inhalation and push air out during exhalation.

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What is the larynx commonly known as?

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The larynx is commonly known as the voice box.

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What is the function of the pharynx?

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The pharynx serves as a pathway for air to travel from the nasal cavity to the larynx and trachea.

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What is the trachea?

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The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

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What are alveoli?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

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What is the role of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

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The nasal cavity filters, warms, and moistens the air we breathe before it enters the lungs.