Respiratory System Anatomy: Nose Function and Structure

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What is the main factor that affects the breathing rate?

Low carbon dioxide levels in the blood

High carbon dioxide levels in the blood (correct)

Low oxygen levels in the blood

High oxygen levels in the blood

What is the function of hypernea?

Increased breathing in response to exercise or pain (correct)

Regulating blood pressure

Control of breathing during altitude sickness

Decreased rate and depth of breathing

At what altitude does altitude sickness typically start?

Around 8000 feet (correct)

Around 5000 feet

Below 1000 feet

Above 10000 feet

What is the process of adjustment to an environment called?

Adaptation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of carbon dioxide transport in the blood?

Transported as bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood has hemoglobin with a greater affinity for oxygen?

Fetal blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system?

Warm and humidify incoming air Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the respiratory system closes off the tube during swallowing to ensure food goes to the esophagus?

Epiglottis Signup and view all the answers

Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?

Alveoli Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the respiratory system contains highly permeable cells for gas exchange?

Alveoli Signup and view all the answers

Which pressure and volume are inversely related according to Boyles Law?

Transpulmonary pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of air forcefully exhaled after normal breathing?

Expiratory reserve volume Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the air that never reaches the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Anatomical dead space Signup and view all the answers

What causes pressure changes during pulmonary ventilation leading to inspiration and exhalation?

Contraction of diaphragm and intercostal muscles Signup and view all the answers

How does the nose contribute to removing debris in the respiratory system?

By filtering air with mucus Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the respiratory system protects against pathogens using lysozyme enzymes and proteins?

Nose Signup and view all the answers

Respiratory System Anatomy: Nose Function and Structure

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