NEET Zoology Mechanism of Breathing MCQ Question
What is the primary function of the conducting part of the respiratory system?
Transport air to alveoli and humidify it
Facilitate gas exchange in tissues
Remove carbon dioxide from blood
Store oxygen for later use
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The conducting part of the respiratory system, which includes the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles, transports atmospheric air to the alveoli, clears it from foreign particles, humidifies it, and brings it to body temperature.
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