8 Questions
What is the primary purpose of respiration?
To extract energy from food
Which type of respiration involves the intake of O2 and release of CO2?
External respiration
What is the normal volume of air inspired or expired in normal respiration during rest?
500 ml
Which muscle is not involved in forced inspiration?
Diaphragm
What is the term for the volume of air that can be inspired in the deepest inspiration after normal inspiration?
Inspiratory reserve volume
What is the term for the volume of air that remains inside the lungs after deepest expiration?
Residual volume
What is the term for the volume of air that can be expired in the deepest expiration after deepest inspiration?
Vital capacity
What is the purpose of spirometry?
To measure lung volumes and capacities
This quiz covers the process of respiration, including the intake of oxygen, production of ATP, and removal of waste products. It also explores the different types of respiration and the mechanism of breathing.
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