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Which two parts is the respiratory system structurally divided into?
Which two parts is the respiratory system structurally divided into?
- Nasal cavity and lungs
- Upper respiratory system and lower respiratory system (correct)
- Conducting zone and respiratory zone
- Trachea and bronchi
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
- Facilitating gas exchange (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Filtering blood
- Producing hormones
Which structure is NOT part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Which structure is NOT part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
- Nose
- Trachea
- Alveoli (correct)
- Bronchi
What is one of the regulatory functions of the respiratory system?
What is one of the regulatory functions of the respiratory system?
What is the process called that involves the intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide?
What is the process called that involves the intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide?
Which part of the respiratory system contains the receptors for the sense of smell?
Which part of the respiratory system contains the receptors for the sense of smell?
Which part of the respiratory zone is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory zone is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
What byproduct of cellular metabolism must be efficiently removed by the respiratory system?
What byproduct of cellular metabolism must be efficiently removed by the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the external nose?
What is the primary function of the external nose?
Which anatomical structure of the pharynx is responsible for receiving air from the nasal cavity?
Which anatomical structure of the pharynx is responsible for receiving air from the nasal cavity?
What role does the epiglottis play in the larynx?
What role does the epiglottis play in the larynx?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the larynx?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the larynx?
How does the structure of the right primary bronchus differ from the left primary bronchus?
How does the structure of the right primary bronchus differ from the left primary bronchus?
What is the basic structural change occurring in the bronchial tree during its branching?
What is the basic structural change occurring in the bronchial tree during its branching?
What is the role of the pleural cavity?
What is the role of the pleural cavity?
Which structure connects the larynx to the trachea?
Which structure connects the larynx to the trachea?
What is the function of the tonsils located in the pharynx?
What is the function of the tonsils located in the pharynx?
Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?
Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?
What is the tidal volume for an average healthy adult?
What is the tidal volume for an average healthy adult?
Which measurement indicates the total amount of air that can be inhaled and exhaled, including the reserve volumes?
Which measurement indicates the total amount of air that can be inhaled and exhaled, including the reserve volumes?
What condition is characterized by decreased FEV 1.0 due to increased airway resistance?
What condition is characterized by decreased FEV 1.0 due to increased airway resistance?
Which law describes the pressure exerted by individual gases in a mixture?
Which law describes the pressure exerted by individual gases in a mixture?
What happens when the partial pressure of O2 is lower?
What happens when the partial pressure of O2 is lower?
The chloride shift involves the movement of which ions between blood plasma and red blood cells?
The chloride shift involves the movement of which ions between blood plasma and red blood cells?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?
What percentage of oxygen is transported in the blood bound to hemoglobin?
What percentage of oxygen is transported in the blood bound to hemoglobin?
Which respiratory component is primarily responsible for stimulating the contraction of respiratory muscles?
Which respiratory component is primarily responsible for stimulating the contraction of respiratory muscles?
In which form is the majority of carbon dioxide transported in the blood?
In which form is the majority of carbon dioxide transported in the blood?
Which type of cell forms the main site of gas exchange in the alveoli?
Which type of cell forms the main site of gas exchange in the alveoli?
What is the primary function of surfactant secreted by type II alveolar cells?
What is the primary function of surfactant secreted by type II alveolar cells?
What triggers inhalation according to Boyle's law?
What triggers inhalation according to Boyle's law?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for quiet inhalation?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for quiet inhalation?
Exhalation is primarily considered a passive process because it relies on what?
Exhalation is primarily considered a passive process because it relies on what?
What role do alveolar macrophages play in the respiratory system?
What role do alveolar macrophages play in the respiratory system?
How does airway resistance affect pulmonary ventilation?
How does airway resistance affect pulmonary ventilation?
What are the two sets of arteries that supply blood to the lungs?
What are the two sets of arteries that supply blood to the lungs?
What is the primary purpose of pulmonary ventilation?
What is the primary purpose of pulmonary ventilation?
What is the role of compliance in relation to the lungs?
What is the role of compliance in relation to the lungs?
What happens to alveolar pressure during exhalation?
What happens to alveolar pressure during exhalation?
Which of the following is a component of the respiratory membrane?
Which of the following is a component of the respiratory membrane?
Which structure do the pulmonary arteries deliver blood to?
Which structure do the pulmonary arteries deliver blood to?
During strenuous breathing, how much can the diaphragm descend?
During strenuous breathing, how much can the diaphragm descend?
