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

Answer 1

The alveoli perform the function of exchanging oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood.

Answer 2

Which organ of the respiratory system is located inside the lungs?(1 point)
Responses

bronchioles
bronchioles

larynx
larynx

trachea
trachea

nasopharynx

Answer 3

The organ of the respiratory system that is located inside the lungs is the bronchioles.

Answer 4

Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Quick Check
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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

Answer 5

If a patient has low blood oxygen levels despite proper blood circulation, the most likely component that is functioning improperly is the alveoli.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

The function of the vena cava is to carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.