Chapter 13 The Respiratory System Flashcards
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What structure is apart of the muscular system and the respiratory system?
A
Diaphragm
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What functions do the cardiovascular and respiratory system SHARE?
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Supplying the body with oxygen and disposing of Carbon dioxide
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Why is the diaphragm included in the respiratory system?
A
It allows you to breathe.
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What are the parts of the respiratory system that lead to the alveoli of the lungs?
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The conducting passageways
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What is the main site of gas exchange?
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Microscopic air sacs or alveoli in the lungs
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What do the conducting passageways do to the air before it reaches the alveoli?
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They purify, humidify, and warm them
