13 Questions
What is the main factor that affects breathing rate?
Carbon dioxide concentration in the blood
What causes an increase in breathing rate during strenuous exercise?
Increased CO2 in the blood
What happens to the respiratory rate during a large drop in oxygen levels?
It increases
Which gas has a greater solubility among O2 and CO2?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What is hypernea?
Increased rate and depth of breathing in response to various stimuli
At what altitude does altitude sickness typically start, as mentioned in the text?
8000 feet
What is the major entrance and exit for the respiratory system?
Nose
Which structure in the respiratory system closes off the tube to ensure food goes to the esophagus?
Epiglottis
Where does the gas exchange directly occur in the respiratory system?
Alveoli
Which structure connects the bronchial tree to the pharynx?
Larynx
What is the primary function of cilia in the nose?
To aid in swallowing debris and mucus
Which part of the lung helps prevent alveoli collapse after maximal expansion?
Residual volume
What is responsible for inducing violent coughing if a foreign body is present in the airway?
Carina nerve
This quiz covers the functions and structure of the nose in the respiratory system. It includes information about the conducting zone route for air, the role of the nose in warming and humidifying incoming air, and the function of cilia in the nose.
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