Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory portion of the respiratory tract?
1. Alveolar duct
2. Terminal bronchiole
3. Respiratory bronchiole
4. Alveolar sac
5. 2 and 3
The respiratory tract has the function of gaseous exchange in
living beings. The respiratory tract has been divided into two
portions i,e conducting portion and respiratory portion. The
conducting portion of the respiratory tract helps in the transfer
of air. It does not take part in gaseous exchange. It involves
nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx trachea and terminal
bronchioles. These organs help the air to move in and out of
lungs.
The respiratory portion involves gaseous exchange. It includes
respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli. These organs
help inhaled oxygen to diffuse into lung capillaries and carry
carbon dioxide out.
Hence the option (2. Terminal bronchioles) is correct.
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