Respiratory System Anatomy: Nose Functions and Cilia

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What is the main factor affecting the breathing rate based on the provided text?

  • Increased pH levels
  • Increased H+ concentration (correct)
  • Increased O2 concentration
  • Decreased CO2 concentration

What stimulus is required to increase the breathing rate due to a large drop in O2 levels?

  • Low blood pH
  • High CO2 levels (correct)
  • High blood pressure
  • High body temperature

Which gas has greater solubility based on the information provided?

  • CO
  • H
  • N
  • O2 (correct)

What causes hyperventilation according to the text?

<p>High CO2 levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At high altitudes, what is the typical cause of altitude sickness as per the provided information?

<p>Low blood O2 levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the development of respiratory bronchioles begin according to the text?

<p>Week 4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of the nose in the respiratory system?

<p>Filtering debris and pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the gas exchange directly occur in the respiratory system?

<p>Alveoli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure closes off the trachea during swallowing to direct food to the esophagus?

<p>Epiglottis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the respiratory zone of the respiratory system begin?

<p>Respiratory bronchiole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?

<p>Trap debris and pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pressure is always lower than intra-alveolar pressure in the respiratory system?

<p>Intrapleural pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the pressure change leading to inspiration and exhalation in the respiratory system?

<p>Contraction of diaphragm and intercostal muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the act of breathing in the respiratory system?

<p>Pulmonary ventilation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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