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What is the purpose of pulmonary ventilation?
What is the purpose of pulmonary ventilation?
- Movement of oxygen and CO2 between alveoli and RBC
- Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Movement through the airways of the lung (correct)
- Distribution of blood through the pulmonary capillaries
Which statement best describes external respiration?
Which statement best describes external respiration?
- Interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and body cells
- Distribution of blood through the pulmonary capillaries
- Interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and pulmonary blood (correct)
- Active movement of air in and out of the respiratory system
What term is used to describe the breathing in phase?
What term is used to describe the breathing in phase?
- Inspiration (correct)
- Diffusion
- Exhalation
- Perfusion
In which phase do the diaphragm and external inter-costal muscles relax?
In which phase do the diaphragm and external inter-costal muscles relax?
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Which term refers to the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and body cells?
Which term refers to the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and body cells?
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What happens during diffusion in respiration?
What happens during diffusion in respiration?
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What is the main process involved in hyperventilation?
What is the main process involved in hyperventilation?
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What is measured by a pulse oximeter?
What is measured by a pulse oximeter?
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What is a tool commonly used to measure arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
What is a tool commonly used to measure arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
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