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 the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

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What are the primary organs of the respiratory system?

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The primary organs of the respiratory system include the nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and alveoli.

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What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

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What is the trachea commonly known as?

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The trachea is commonly known as the windpipe.

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What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?

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

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What is the pleural cavity?

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The pleural cavity is the space between the lungs and the chest wall that contains pleural fluid.

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Why is the pleural fluid important?

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Pleural fluid provides lubrication, allowing the lungs to expand and contract smoothly during breathing.

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What is the larynx and where is it located?

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The larynx, also known as the voice box, is located at the top of the trachea.

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What do red blood cells do in the respiratory system?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

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What is the function of the nasal passage?

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