9 gas exchange

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What is the function of the bronchi?

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Transport air from trachea to lungs.

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What role do the capillaries surrounding the alveoli play in the respiratory system?

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They facilitate the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood.

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What is the diaphragm?

Back

A muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing.

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What is the primary function of cilia in the respiratory system?

Back

To filter and trap particles.

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What is the role of elastic fibers in the gas exchange system?

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They allow the alveoli to stretch and recoil, aiding in the process of inhalation and exhalation.

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What is gas exchange?

Back

The process of transferring oxygen from the air into the bloodstream and removing carbon dioxide from the bloodstream to the air.

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What are alveoli?

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Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

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What is the trachea?

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The windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

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What is the role of mucus in the respiratory system?

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To trap pathogens and particles, preventing them from entering the lungs.

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What is the function of the lungs?

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To facilitate gas exchange by providing a large surface area for oxygen and carbon dioxide to diffuse.