Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?

A) warming incoming air

B) filtering incoming air

C) exchanging gases with blood

D) moving air toward lower respiratory tract

E) reabsorbing water from outgoing air

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Biology

Jamari Landry

19 August, 08:58

Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?

A) warming incoming air

B) filtering incoming air

C) exchanging gases with blood

D) moving air toward lower respiratory tract

E) reabsorbing water from outgoing air

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Aimee Frey · Answer 1

The False statement is

Exchange gases with blood

Explanation:

Gas exchange occurs at the alveolar level which is part of the lower respiratory track

Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?A) warming incoming airB) filtering incoming airC) exchanging gases with bloodD) moving air toward lower respiratory tractE) reabsorbing water from outgoing air

Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?

A) warming incoming air

B) filtering incoming air

C) exchanging gases with blood

D) moving air toward lower respiratory tract

E) reabsorbing water from outgoing air