PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the main organs in the respiratory system?
A
heart
B
lungs
C
stomach
D
intestines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main organ of the respiratory system is the lungs. Other respiratory organs include the nose, the trachea and the breathing muscles (the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles).

Detailed explanation-2: -The organs of the respiratory system include the lungs, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration (or breathing). In respiration, oxygen from incoming air enters the blood, and carbon dioxide, a waste gas from the metabolism, leaves the blood. A reduced lung function means that the ability of lungs to exchange gases is reduced.

Detailed explanation-4: -The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. It includes your airways, lungs and blood vessels.

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