Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Quick Check
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Question
What function do the alveoli perform?(1 point)
Responses
exchange oxygen in the blood for carbon dioxide in the air
exchange oxygen in the blood for carbon dioxide in the air
exchange oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood
exchange oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood
carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
hold receptors for the sense of smell
The alveoli perform the function of exchanging oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood.
Which organ of the respiratory system is located inside the lungs?(1 point)
Responses
bronchioles
bronchioles
larynx
larynx
trachea
trachea
nasopharynx
The organ of the respiratory system that is located inside the lungs is the bronchioles.
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Quick Check
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Question
A patient has low blood oxygen levels, although the patient's blood is circulating properly. Which is most likely functioning improperly?(1 point)
Responses
the capillaries
the capillaries
the pulmonary vein
the pulmonary vein
the aorta
the aorta
the alveoli
the alveoli
If a patient has low blood oxygen levels despite proper blood circulation, the most likely component that is functioning improperly is the alveoli.
What is the function of the vena cava?(1 point)
Responses
It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
It carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
It carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
It carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.