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What is the function of the ventral respiratory group?
What is the function of the ventral respiratory group?
- stimulates the diaphragm
- controls inspiration
- controls the rate and pattern of breathing
- stimulates the intercostal and abdominal muscles (correct)
What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery?
- to pump blood from the lungs to the heart
- to pump blood from the heart to the lungs (correct)
- to remove carbon dioxide from the blood
- to supply oxygen to the body's tissues
What percentage of oxygen is carried by blood in a dissolved state?
What percentage of oxygen is carried by blood in a dissolved state?
- 3% (correct)
- 10%
- 5%
- 20%
What is the term for hemoglobin with bound oxygen?
What is the term for hemoglobin with bound oxygen?
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What is the normal pulmonary capillary pressure?
What is the normal pulmonary capillary pressure?
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How many oxygen molecules can each hemoglobin molecule combine with?
How many oxygen molecules can each hemoglobin molecule combine with?
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What is the state of hemoglobin when it has four oxygen molecules bound to it?
What is the state of hemoglobin when it has four oxygen molecules bound to it?
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What is the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the tissues?
What is the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the tissues?
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How much oxygen is released from hemoglobin and transported to the tissues?
How much oxygen is released from hemoglobin and transported to the tissues?
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What is the function of the pontine respiratory center?
What is the function of the pontine respiratory center?
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