Respiratory Physiology - copy
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
D. Gas exchange
Which organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory system?
A. Lungs
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
A. Dyspnea
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inhalation?
A. Diaphragm
What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
A. Alveoli
Which gas is primarily exchanged during respiration?
C. Oxygen
What is the process of breathing out called?
A. Expiration
Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation of the airways?
C. Asthma
What is the purpose of mucus in the respiratory system?
C. Trapping dust and pathogens
Which part of the brain controls breathing?
B. Medulla oblongata