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Respiratory System
Respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the primary muscle of respiration? | The diaphragm |
| Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs? | The alveoli |
| What tube connects the pharynx to the trachea? | The larynx |
| What structure prevents food from entering the trachea? | The epiglottis |
| What is the name of the membrane surrounding the lungs? | The pleura |
| What is the space between the two lungs called? | The mediastinum |
| What is tidal volume> | The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing. |
| What type of blood vessels surrounds the alveoli? | Pulmonary capillaries |
| What structure divides into the left and right primary bronchi? | The trachea |
| What controls the basic rhythm of breathing? | The medulla oblongata |
| What is residual volume? | The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation |