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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- To provide the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (correct)
- To maintain homeostasis of blood pressure
- To produce sound and speech
- To regulate body temperature
Which part of the respiratory tract is responsible for producing sound?
Which part of the respiratory tract is responsible for producing sound?
- Pharynx
- Larynx (correct)
- Bronchi
- Trachea
What is the term for the space between the parietal and visceral pleura?
What is the term for the space between the parietal and visceral pleura?
- Pleural cavity (correct)
- Alveolar space
- Abdominal cavity
- Thoracic cavity
What is the primary regulator of respiration?
What is the primary regulator of respiration?
What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the air we breathe and the blood?
What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the air we breathe and the blood?
What is the term for the fluid that prevents the alveoli from collapsing?
What is the term for the fluid that prevents the alveoli from collapsing?
What happens when the pressure within the lungs drops lower than atmospheric pressure?
What happens when the pressure within the lungs drops lower than atmospheric pressure?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide on the body?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide on the body?
During inspiration, which muscle contracts to flatten and drop the thoracic cavity?
During inspiration, which muscle contracts to flatten and drop the thoracic cavity?
What is the primary factor that determines the direction of gas diffusion during gas exchange?
What is the primary factor that determines the direction of gas diffusion during gas exchange?
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult?
What is the normal breathing rate for an adult?
What is the primary function of oxyhemoglobin in the human body?
What is the primary function of oxyhemoglobin in the human body?
What is the result of hyperventilation?
What is the result of hyperventilation?
What is the term for a decreased rate and depth of breathing?
What is the term for a decreased rate and depth of breathing?
During forced expiration, such as during singing or shouting, which muscles are used?
During forced expiration, such as during singing or shouting, which muscles are used?
What is the result of the difference in pH between venous and arterial blood on oxyhemoglobin?
What is the result of the difference in pH between venous and arterial blood on oxyhemoglobin?
What is the effect of high altitude on the body?
What is the effect of high altitude on the body?
What is the result of inadequate alveolar surface area?
What is the result of inadequate alveolar surface area?
What percentage of carbon dioxide is dissolved in the plasma?
What percentage of carbon dioxide is dissolved in the plasma?
What is the normal range of PaO2 in arterial blood?
What is the normal range of PaO2 in arterial blood?
What is the primary mechanism of gas exchange in the lungs?
What is the primary mechanism of gas exchange in the lungs?
What happens to pulmonary vessels in an area with poor airflow?
What happens to pulmonary vessels in an area with poor airflow?
What is the term for the total amount of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after maximal inspiration?
What is the term for the total amount of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after maximal inspiration?
What is one factor that can affect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
What is one factor that can affect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
