5 Questions
Respiration Diffusion— Gas movement through a semipermeable membrane from an area of greater concentration to one of lesser concentration (internal respiration occurs only through ______)
diffusion
Pulmonary perfusion— Blood flow from the right side of the heart, through the pulmonary circulation, and into the left side of the heart ______
ventilation
Physical Examination Terms ANOXIA- absence or near absence of O2 in inhaled air, body tissues, or arterial blood. AUSCULTATION- assessment step; listening, either directly or with a stethoscope, for sounds within the ______
body
BRONCHOSPASM- sudden, forceful, involuntary con- traction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, causing narrowing and obstruction of the ______
airway
DYSPNEA- shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or labored ______
breathing
Test your knowledge of respiratory physiology with this quiz on respiration diffusion, pulmonary perfusion, and ventilation. Challenge yourself with questions on gas movement, blood flow, and gas distribution in the respiratory system.
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