10 Questions
What is the primary function of the respiratory membrane in the alveoli?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the bloodstream and the air
What is the term for the total amount of air that can be inspired after a tidal expiration?
Inspiratory capacity
What is the term for the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported through the bloodstream?
Respiratory gas transport
What is the term for the amount of air that remains in the lungs after strenuous expiration?
Residual volume
What is the term for the process of moving air in and out of the lungs?
Pulmonary ventilation
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and external environment
What is the purpose of the pulmonary pleura in the respiratory system?
To allow for the expansion and contraction of the lungs during breathing
What is the primary mechanism of gas transport in the respiratory system?
Diffusion through the respiratory membrane
What is the term for the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forceful exhalation?
Residual volume
What is the term for the process by which the diaphragm and other muscles contract to expand the thoracic cavity and draw air into the lungs?
Inhalation
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system's structure, including the primary, secondary, and tertiary bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and more. Learn about the different parts of the lungs and how they facilitate gas exchange.
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