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What is the main reason for mouth breathing during exercise or respiratory distress?
What is the main reason for mouth breathing during exercise or respiratory distress?
- To increase airway resistance
- To decrease oxygen intake
- To facilitate a reduction in airway resistance (correct)
- To decrease airflow
What is the function of the nasal fossae in the nose?
What is the function of the nasal fossae in the nose?
- To humidify and warm inspired air (correct)
- To provide a direct connection to the nasopharynx
- To decrease surface area for warming air
- To filter out harmful bacteria
What is the composition of the nasal septum in adults?
What is the composition of the nasal septum in adults?
- Bone from the ethmoid plate, septal cartilage, and vomer (correct)
- Mainly composed of bone from the maxilla
- Mainly composed of the mandible
- Primarily made up of muscular tissue
What may happen if there is disruption of the cribriform plate due to facial trauma?
What may happen if there is disruption of the cribriform plate due to facial trauma?
What structures divide each nasal fossa into scroll-like spaces called meatuses?
What structures divide each nasal fossa into scroll-like spaces called meatuses?
How does the nose prewarm inspired air before it reaches the lungs?
How does the nose prewarm inspired air before it reaches the lungs?
What is the main purpose of the air passages starting from the nose and ending at the bronchioles?
What is the main purpose of the air passages starting from the nose and ending at the bronchioles?
How do anesthesiologists typically gain access to the airways during clinical anesthesia?
How do anesthesiologists typically gain access to the airways during clinical anesthesia?
What are the two main divisions of the airway as described in the text?
What are the two main divisions of the airway as described in the text?
Apart from respiratory gas transport, what other functions do the airways serve according to the text?
Apart from respiratory gas transport, what other functions do the airways serve according to the text?
What is considered critical for establishing and maintaining the airway according to the text?
What is considered critical for establishing and maintaining the airway according to the text?
In certain dire emergencies, what may an anesthesiologist be called upon to do regarding airway access?
In certain dire emergencies, what may an anesthesiologist be called upon to do regarding airway access?
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