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What term refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate?
What term refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate?
- Bradypnea (correct)
- Tachypnea
- Eupnea
- Hypercapnia
Which condition may lead to impaired gas diffusion in the blood?
Which condition may lead to impaired gas diffusion in the blood?
- Pulmonary edema (correct)
- Cyanosis
- Hypoxia
- Hypercapnia
What is the main function of oxygen in the human body?
What is the main function of oxygen in the human body?
- To remove carbon dioxide from the body
- To prevent the integration of systems
- To provide energy to cells (correct)
- To cause cellular death
What can cause decreases in oxygen transport in the blood?
What can cause decreases in oxygen transport in the blood?
Which part of the brain controls involuntary respiration?
Which part of the brain controls involuntary respiration?
Which component of respiration involves the diffusion of oxygen and CO2 between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries?
Which component of respiration involves the diffusion of oxygen and CO2 between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries?
What is the term for increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood?
What is the term for increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood?
What is the process of gas exchange between the individual and the environment called?
What is the process of gas exchange between the individual and the environment called?
Which part of the respiratory system involves the movement of air in and out of the lungs?
Which part of the respiratory system involves the movement of air in and out of the lungs?
Which receptor detects changes in blood pH related to respiration?
Which receptor detects changes in blood pH related to respiration?
What is the function of the lower respiratory system?
What is the function of the lower respiratory system?
Which system requires integration for the delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide?
Which system requires integration for the delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide?
