A&P: Respiratory System
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Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
In the alveoli.
What muscle contracts during inhalation?
The diaphragm.
What is the windpipe medically called?
The trachea.
What are the smallest airways called?
Bronchioles.
What gas do we exhale as waste?
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
What structure closes over the trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis.
What is the medical term for breathing rate?
Respiratory rate.
Which lung has two lobes?
The left lung (to make room for the heart).
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