The Respiratory System Functions in All, Except ________

question 101

Multiple Choice

The respiratory system functions in all, except ________.

• A) sound reception
• B) gas exchange
• C) olfaction
• D) gas conditioning
• E) defense

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, crucial for hearing and balance.

External Auditory Meatus

The external auditory meatus is the ear canal, a tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear, allowing sound to enter the ear for hearing.

Tympanic Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, also known as the eardrum, and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Auditory Tube

A tube connecting the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping equalize pressure in the ear.