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What is the main factor that affects breathing rate?
What is the main factor that affects breathing rate?
- Body temperature
- Blood pressure
- Carbon dioxide concentration in the blood (correct)
- Oxygen concentration in the air
What triggers an increase in breathing rate during strenuous exercise?
What triggers an increase in breathing rate during strenuous exercise?
- High blood pH
- Accumulation of lactate in tissues (correct)
- Increased oxygen levels in the blood
- Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
At what altitude does altitude sickness typically start?
At what altitude does altitude sickness typically start?
- Below 1000 feet
- Around 8000 feet (correct)
- Around 5000 feet
- Above 10,000 feet
Which gas has greater solubility in the blood?
Which gas has greater solubility in the blood?
What is hypernea?
What is hypernea?
What is the function of fetal breathing movements in utero?
What is the function of fetal breathing movements in utero?
What is the main function of the conductive zone in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the conductive zone in the respiratory system?
In the nose, what is the role of cilia?
In the nose, what is the role of cilia?
Which structure closes off the trachea during swallowing to ensure food goes to the esophagus?
Which structure closes off the trachea during swallowing to ensure food goes to the esophagus?
Where does the gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Where does the gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory membrane in the lungs?
What is the main function of the respiratory membrane in the lungs?
Which term describes the act of moving air in and out of the lungs?
Which term describes the act of moving air in and out of the lungs?
What causes inspiration and exhalation during breathing?
What causes inspiration and exhalation during breathing?
