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What is the main function of the alveolar-capillary membrane?
What is the main function of the alveolar-capillary membrane?
- Clearing of airways through ciliary action and cough reflex
- Movement of O2 and CO2 between the capillary and tissues
- Exchange of gas O2 and CO2 between alveoli and pulmonary capillary (correct)
- Transportation of O2 and CO2 between the tissues and the lung
What is a requirement for adequate ventilation?
What is a requirement for adequate ventilation?
- An intact central nervous system and respiratory center (correct)
- A damaged central nervous system
- A collapsed lung
- Inflammation in the lungs
What is the term for the pressure within the lung?
What is the term for the pressure within the lung?
- Thoracic pressure
- Intrapulmonary pressure (correct)
- Intrapleural pressure
- Respiratory pressure
What is the name of the chronic disease of the lung?
What is the name of the chronic disease of the lung?
What is the normal range of Tidal Volume?
What is the normal range of Tidal Volume?
What is the main function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the visceral pleura?
What is the purpose of the visceral pleura?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the serous lubricating fluid between the pleural layers?
What is the function of the serous lubricating fluid between the pleural layers?
What is the term for the movement of air in and out of the lung?
What is the term for the movement of air in and out of the lung?
What is Atelectasis in the context of the respiratory system?
What is Atelectasis in the context of the respiratory system?
What is the role of surfactant in the respiratory system?
What is the role of surfactant in the respiratory system?
What factors can affect the binding and release of oxygen with hemoglobin?
What factors can affect the binding and release of oxygen with hemoglobin?
Which factors can increase the rate of oxygen transport from the lungs to the tissues?
Which factors can increase the rate of oxygen transport from the lungs to the tissues?
What happens to the partial pressure of oxygen in the tissue as oxygen diffuses into the cells?
What happens to the partial pressure of oxygen in the tissue as oxygen diffuses into the cells?
The upper respiratory system consists of the trachea and lungs.
The upper respiratory system consists of the trachea and lungs.
The alveoli are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the blood.
The alveoli are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the blood.
The visceral pleura is a layer of tissue that lines the inside of the chest wall.
The visceral pleura is a layer of tissue that lines the inside of the chest wall.
The larynx is a pathway shared by both air and food.
The larynx is a pathway shared by both air and food.
The serous lubricating fluid between the pleural layers prevents friction between the lungs and chest wall.
The serous lubricating fluid between the pleural layers prevents friction between the lungs and chest wall.
Increased lung compliance is associated with a higher risk of Atelectasis.
Increased lung compliance is associated with a higher risk of Atelectasis.
Recoil is a process that occurs during the inspiration phase of breathing.
Recoil is a process that occurs during the inspiration phase of breathing.
Surfactant is a lipoprotein that assists in reducing the surface tension of alveolar fluids.
Surfactant is a lipoprotein that assists in reducing the surface tension of alveolar fluids.
Partial pressure is the pressure of all gases in a mixture that contributes to the overall pressure of the gas.
Partial pressure is the pressure of all gases in a mixture that contributes to the overall pressure of the gas.
Exercise decreases the rate of O2 transport from the lungs to the tissues.
Exercise decreases the rate of O2 transport from the lungs to the tissues.
The medulla and pons are responsible for maintaining a clear airway.
The medulla and pons are responsible for maintaining a clear airway.
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder.
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder.
Anterior neck muscles are one of the accessory muscles of respiration.
Anterior neck muscles are one of the accessory muscles of respiration.
Intrapleural pressure is the pressure within the lung.
Intrapleural pressure is the pressure within the lung.
The normal range of Tidal Volume is 500ml.
The normal range of Tidal Volume is 500ml.
