Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major passage in the body that is part of the respiratory system?

Trachea

Esophagus

Aorta

Ureter

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the primary function of the respiratory system, which is to facilitate gas exchange (oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal). This will help narrow down the options to structures involved in this process.

Step 2: Examine the listed options: Trachea, Esophagus, Aorta, and Ureter. Consider their anatomical roles and determine which one is directly involved in the respiratory system.

Step 3: Recall that the trachea is a major airway that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs. This makes it a key structure in the respiratory system.

Step 4: Understand that the esophagus is part of the digestive system, responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach, and is not involved in respiration.

Step 5: Note that the aorta is part of the circulatory system, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, and the ureter is part of the urinary system, transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Neither is related to the respiratory system.