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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
What is the main function of the pleural sacs?
What is the main function of the pleural sacs?
Where does the apex of each lung extend into?
Where does the apex of each lung extend into?
What can lead to airway obstruction in the lower respiratory tract?
What can lead to airway obstruction in the lower respiratory tract?
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Which structures are closely related to the ribs and have a protective function?
Which structures are closely related to the ribs and have a protective function?
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What is the anatomical relationship between the lungs and nearby structures?
What is the anatomical relationship between the lungs and nearby structures?
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Which vessels collect oxygenated blood from the lungs and return it to the left atrium?
Which vessels collect oxygenated blood from the lungs and return it to the left atrium?
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What is the function of the bronchial arteries?
What is the function of the bronchial arteries?
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Where does the superficial lymphatic plexus drain to?
Where does the superficial lymphatic plexus drain to?
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Which nerves contain parasympathetic, sympathetic, and afferent fibers?
Which nerves contain parasympathetic, sympathetic, and afferent fibers?
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What is the function of the parasympathetic fibers in the lungs?
What is the function of the parasympathetic fibers in the lungs?
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Which nerves convey pain and touch information from the diaphragm?
Which nerves convey pain and touch information from the diaphragm?
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Which of the following structures forms a closed sac around each lung?
Which of the following structures forms a closed sac around each lung?
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What is the term for a collapsed lung caused by air entering the intrapleural space?
What is the term for a collapsed lung caused by air entering the intrapleural space?
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What is the main function of the pleural sac?
What is the main function of the pleural sac?
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What would happen if adhesions formed between the layers of the pleural sac?
What would happen if adhesions formed between the layers of the pleural sac?
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Which part of the airway would an aspirated object most likely enter if the individual is in a supine position?
Which part of the airway would an aspirated object most likely enter if the individual is in a supine position?
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What are the largest subdivisions of lung lobes called?
What are the largest subdivisions of lung lobes called?
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Which of the following is a function of the hilum of the lung?
Which of the following is a function of the hilum of the lung?
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Which of the following is true about the pulmonary ligament?
Which of the following is true about the pulmonary ligament?
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What is the correct relationship between the veins and arteries at the hilum of the lung?
What is the correct relationship between the veins and arteries at the hilum of the lung?
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Which mainstem bronchus is an aspirated object most likely to enter?
Which mainstem bronchus is an aspirated object most likely to enter?
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In a supine individual, where might an aspirated object end up?
In a supine individual, where might an aspirated object end up?
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At what vertebral level is the carina located?
At what vertebral level is the carina located?
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Which nerves are responsible for the referred pain from the parietal pleura to the thoracic wall and neck/shoulder?
Which nerves are responsible for the referred pain from the parietal pleura to the thoracic wall and neck/shoulder?
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What is the composition of the phrenic nerve?
What is the composition of the phrenic nerve?
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What is the A-P relationship of the pulmonary arteries and veins as they leave the heart?
What is the A-P relationship of the pulmonary arteries and veins as they leave the heart?
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What is the A-P relationship of the pulmonary arteries and veins at the hilum of the lung?
What is the A-P relationship of the pulmonary arteries and veins at the hilum of the lung?
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Which vessels run in the septae between bronchopulmonary segments?
Which vessels run in the septae between bronchopulmonary segments?
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Which nerve(s) are responsible for bronchoconstriction and via which muscle(s) is this accomplished?
Which nerve(s) are responsible for bronchoconstriction and via which muscle(s) is this accomplished?
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