Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system?
- Inhaled air is humidified
- Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature
- Provides surface for diffusion of and
- It clears inhaled air from foreign particles
Solution
External nostrils to terminal bronchioles are called the conducting part of the respiratory system.
It serves the following functions
- Transports the air to alveoli.
- Clears foreign particles from the air.
- Humidifies the incoming air.
- Brings the air to body temperature.
Providing large surface area is not the function of the conducting part and is done by alveoli.
Asked in: NEET 2022 (Phase 1)
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