Q. Respiratory or exchange part of the respiratory system comprises

A) Lungs and pleural membrane
B) Alveoli and their ducts
C) Bronchus and their protecting covering
D) Diaphragm and alveoli
Explanation

Alveoli and their ducts. Respiratory System [table] Conducting Portion | Respiratory Portion ; The conducting portion provides a passage for the air. It conditions the incoming air by warming, moistening and cleaning it. It consists of nasopharynx, larynx, trahea, bronchi, bronchioles and terminal bronchioles | The respiratory portion consisting bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveolar sacs, serves to get rid the body of $CO_{2}$ and pick up oxygen. This system is derived from the endoderm [/table]

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