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Where does internal respiration occur?
Where does internal respiration occur?
Which part of the body is responsible for the physiological exchange of gases within the cell?
Which part of the body is responsible for the physiological exchange of gases within the cell?
Where does the apex of the lung rest in the chest area?
Where does the apex of the lung rest in the chest area?
Which part of the brain is responsible for being the inspiratory center?
Which part of the brain is responsible for being the inspiratory center?
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Which nerve innervates the diaphragm, a muscle essential for breathing?
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm, a muscle essential for breathing?
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Which muscle is NOT considered an accessory muscle for breathing?
Which muscle is NOT considered an accessory muscle for breathing?
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for respiration?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for respiration?
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On which level does the physiological process of respiration occur?
On which level does the physiological process of respiration occur?
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Which structures are contained in the mediastinum?
Which structures are contained in the mediastinum?
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What is the function of the phrenic nerve in respiration?
What is the function of the phrenic nerve in respiration?
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Where does external respiration occur in the respiratory system?
Where does external respiration occur in the respiratory system?
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Which primary muscle is responsible for inspiration during normal breathing?
Which primary muscle is responsible for inspiration during normal breathing?
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What is the main stimulus for breathing under normal circumstances?
What is the main stimulus for breathing under normal circumstances?
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Which part of the respiratory system usually experiences fibrosis with age?
Which part of the respiratory system usually experiences fibrosis with age?
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During pregnancy, what respiratory change occurs as the diaphragm rises?
During pregnancy, what respiratory change occurs as the diaphragm rises?
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Which condition results in a less effective increase in respiration compared to hypercapnia?
Which condition results in a less effective increase in respiration compared to hypercapnia?
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What happens to the chest cavity during expiration?
What happens to the chest cavity during expiration?
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