Q. Which of the following is not the function of conducting part of respiratory system?
A) Provides surface for diffusion of $O_2$ and $CO_2$
B) It clears inhaled air from foreign particles
C) Inhaled air is humidified
D) Temperature of inhaled air is brought to body temperature
Explanation
[Solution] Diffusion of gases occurs in the alveoli, which form the exchange (respiratory) part, not the conducting part. Answer (1).
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