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What function do the alveoli perform?

carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

exchange oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood

exchange oxygen in the blood for carbon dioxide in the air

hold receptors for the sense of smell
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Which organ of the respiratory system is located inside the lungs?

larynx

bronchioles

trachea

nasopharynx
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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?

the pulmonary vein

the capillaries

the alveoli

the aorta
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What is the function of the vena cava?

It carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.

It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

It carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The alveoli perform the function of exchanging oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide in the blood.
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The bronchioles are the smaller branches of the bronchi that are located inside the lungs.
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If a patient has low blood oxygen levels despite proper blood circulation, the most likely malfunction is in the alveoli. The alveoli are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood. If the alveoli are not functioning properly, oxygen may not be effectively picked up from the air, leading to low blood oxygen levels.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The function of the vena cava is to carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.