5 Questions
What is the process of gas exchange between the body and the external environment known as?
External respiration
Which process is brought about by active muscular contraction?
Inspiration
Which structures are associated with the respiratory system?
Nose, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs
What is the pump that ventilates the lungs made up of?
Chest wall, Respiratory muscles, Brain control areas, Tracts & nerves
What happens when air mixes with the gas in the alveoli?
O2 enters the blood in pulmonary capillaries while CO2 enters the alveoli by simple diffusion.
Test your knowledge of the processes involved in respiration, including external and internal respiration, gaseous exchange, and pulmonary function.
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