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1
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What is the process of breathing called?

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Respiration

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2
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What are the two types of respiration?

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Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

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True or False: Aerobic respiration requires oxygen.

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True

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True or False: Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen.

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True

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5
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Fill in the blank: The main organ for breathing in humans is the _____.

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Lungs

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6
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What is the main gas exchanged during respiration?

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Oxygen

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7
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What is produced as a waste product of aerobic respiration?

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Carbon dioxide

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8
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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy

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9
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What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles?

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Lactic acid

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10
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What is the energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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11
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In which part of the cell does aerobic respiration mainly occur?

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Mitochondria

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12
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What type of respiration does yeast perform?

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Anaerobic respiration (fermentation)

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13
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True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration.

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False

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14
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What is the main product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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Ethanol and carbon dioxide

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15
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What is the function of the diaphragm in breathing?

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To help expand and contract the lungs

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16
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Fill in the blank: The process of gas exchange in the lungs is called _____.

A

Diffusion

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17
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What is the role of alveoli in the lungs?

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To facilitate gas exchange

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18
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How many lobes does the right lung have?

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Three lobes

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19
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How many lobes does the left lung have?

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Two lobes

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20
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What is the term for the maximum amount of air that can be inhaled?

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Vital capacity

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21
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What happens to the diaphragm when you inhale?

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It contracts and moves downwards

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22
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What happens to the diaphragm when you exhale?

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It relaxes and moves upwards

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23
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True or False: Breathing is an involuntary process.

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True

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24
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

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To provide oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide

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25
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Fill in the blank: The trachea is also known as the _____.

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Windpipe

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26
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What are the tiny hair-like structures in the respiratory tract called?

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Cilia

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27
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What is the purpose of mucus in the respiratory system?

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To trap dust and pathogens

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28
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What is the condition called when the airways become inflamed and narrowed?

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Asthma

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29
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What is the gas that humans exhale?

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Carbon dioxide

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30
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True or False: The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity.

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True

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31
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What is the term for the exchange of gases between the blood and body cells?

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Internal respiration

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32
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What is the term for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the environment?

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External respiration

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33
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What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?

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To carry oxygen

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34
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What type of respiration occurs in muscle cells during intense exercise?

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Anaerobic respiration

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35
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Fill in the blank: The process of breathing in is called _____.

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Inhalation

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36
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Fill in the blank: The process of breathing out is called _____.

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Exhalation

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37
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What is the main purpose of aerobic respiration?

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To produce energy

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38
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What type of exercise primarily uses anaerobic respiration?

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Short bursts of high-intensity exercise

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39
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What is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration in humans?

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Lactic acid

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40
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What is the primary source of energy for cells?

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Glucose

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41
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True or False: Respiration and breathing are the same thing.

A

False

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42
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What is the purpose of breathing?

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To supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

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43
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What is the primary function of the nasal cavity?

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To filter, warm, and moisten the air

44
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What is the name of the flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?

A

Epiglottis

45
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What is the term for the air sacs in the lungs?

46
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True or False: The left lung is smaller than the right lung.

47
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What happens to the chest cavity during inhalation?

A

It expands

48
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What is the primary muscle responsible for breathing?

49
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Fill in the blank: Anaerobic respiration occurs when there is a lack of _____.

50
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What is one disadvantage of anaerobic respiration?

A

It produces less energy and lactic acid

51
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What type of cells perform anaerobic respiration?

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Muscle cells and yeast cells

52
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What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

A

To exchange gases

53
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Fill in the blank: The process of cellular respiration occurs in the _____.

A

Mitochondria

54
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True or False: Oxygen is a reactant in aerobic respiration.

55
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What happens to carbon dioxide after it is produced in the body?

A

It is transported to the lungs to be exhaled

56
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What is the term for the amount of air left in the lungs after exhalation?

A

Residual volume

57
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What is the main energy source for aerobic respiration?

58
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What is the term for the rate and depth of breathing?

A

Respiratory rate

59
Q

Fill in the blank: The exchange of gases occurs in the _____ of the lungs.

60
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What is the term for the inflammation of the lungs?

61
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What is the primary function of the bronchial tubes?

A

To carry air to and from the lungs

62
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What is the role of the pleura?

A

To protect and cushion the lungs

63
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What happens during cellular respiration?

A

Glucose is converted into energy

64
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What substance do plants release during photosynthesis that is used in respiration?

65
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What is the term for the movement of air in and out of the lungs?

A

Ventilation

66
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Fill in the blank: The respiratory system works closely with the ____ system.

A

Circulatory

67
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What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?

68
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What is the process by which cells obtain energy from glucose?

A

Cellular respiration

69
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What is the primary product of aerobic respiration?

A

ATP (energy)

70
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What is the term for the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation?

A

Forced vital capacity

71
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True or False: Breathing is a conscious action.

72
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What is the name of the tube that carries air to the lungs?

73
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Fill in the blank: The lungs are surrounded by a double-layered membrane called the _____.

74
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What is the result of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

A

Fermentation producing alcohol and carbon dioxide

75
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What is the term for the amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation?

A

Inspiratory reserve volume

76
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What is the primary gas needed for aerobic respiration?

77
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What is the term for the air that remains in the lungs after exhalation?

A

Residual volume

78
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What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.

79
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Fill in the blank: The primary pigment in red blood cells that binds oxygen is called _____.

A

Hemoglobin

80
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What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs?

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To reduce surface tension and prevent alveoli from collapsing

81
Q

What happens to lactic acid produced during anaerobic respiration?

A

It is transported to the liver to be converted back to glucose.

82
Q

What is the term for the pressure difference that drives air into and out of the lungs?

A

Pleural pressure

83
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What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

A

To facilitate gas exchange and maintain homeostasis.

84
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Fill in the blank: The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs via _____ diffusion.

85
Q

What is the term for the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath?

A

Tidal volume

86
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True or False: The respiratory system is involved in the regulation of blood pH.

87
Q

What is the effect of increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood?

A

It stimulates increased breathing rate.

88
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What happens to the air pressure inside the lungs during inhalation?

A

It decreases.

89
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What is the role of the intercostal muscles in breathing?

A

To assist in expanding and contracting the chest cavity.

90
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Fill in the blank: The respiratory system helps to maintain _____ balance in the body.

91
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What is one function of the nasal passages?

A

To warm and humidify the air.

92
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What happens to the diaphragm during exhalation?

A

It relaxes.

93
Q

What is the main purpose of breathing exercises?

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To improve lung capacity and efficiency.

94
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What is the name of the condition characterized by difficulty breathing due to narrowed airways?

95
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What is the main component of air that is inhaled?

96
Q

What is the name of the structure that connects the throat to the lungs?

97
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What is the term for the air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation?

A

Expiratory reserve volume

98
Q

What is the term for the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm?

A

Breathing or ventilation

99
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What is the main gas produced during anaerobic respiration?

A

Carbon dioxide

100
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What is the role of the lungs in the respiratory system?

A

To facilitate gas exchange between air and blood.

101
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Fill in the blank: The respiratory system includes the nose, trachea, bronchi, and _____.

102
Q

What is the term for the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation?

A

Inspiratory reserve volume

103
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What is the primary function of the alveoli?

A

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

104
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What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs?

105
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What is the primary gas that is inhaled?

106
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What is the primary waste product of aerobic respiration?

A

Carbon dioxide

107
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What is the term for the volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after taking a deep breath?

A

Forced expiratory volume

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