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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Provide oxygen for cellular respiration (correct)
- Facilitate digestion
- Produce hormones
- Control body temperature
Which part of the nose is responsible for warming and cleaning incoming air?
Which part of the nose is responsible for warming and cleaning incoming air?
- Conchae (correct)
- Septum
- Apex
- Bridge
What structure separates the right and left nostrils in the nasal cavity?
What structure separates the right and left nostrils in the nasal cavity?
- Apex
- Conchae
- Septum (correct)
- Bridge
How do cilia in the respiratory system help remove mucus and debris?
How do cilia in the respiratory system help remove mucus and debris?
Which structure in the respiratory system regulates the volume of air entering the lungs?
Which structure in the respiratory system regulates the volume of air entering the lungs?
What happens to cilia in the larynx when exposed to cold air?
What happens to cilia in the larynx when exposed to cold air?
What is the main consequence of hyperventilation?
What is the main consequence of hyperventilation?
At what altitude is Hemoglobin saturation approximately 67%?
At what altitude is Hemoglobin saturation approximately 67%?
What can be a potential problem with exercise at higher altitudes?
What can be a potential problem with exercise at higher altitudes?
At which altitude does Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) usually occur?
At which altitude does Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) usually occur?
What is the main way to treat Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?
What is the main way to treat Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?
At what week does fetal breathing movement typically begin?
At what week does fetal breathing movement typically begin?
What group in the medulla oblongata sends signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles for contraction?
What group in the medulla oblongata sends signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles for contraction?
Which center in the pons stimulates the DRG?
Which center in the pons stimulates the DRG?
What is the condition called where there is an increase in rate and depth of ventilation to meet demands for oxygen?
What is the condition called where there is an increase in rate and depth of ventilation to meet demands for oxygen?
What causes an increase in breathing rate to remove toxic carbon dioxide?
What causes an increase in breathing rate to remove toxic carbon dioxide?
Which gas has a very low solubility in liquid despite its high abundance?
Which gas has a very low solubility in liquid despite its high abundance?
What is the term for the percent of hemoglobin carrying oxygen?
What is the term for the percent of hemoglobin carrying oxygen?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What tool is used to test the saturation level of hemoglobin?
What tool is used to test the saturation level of hemoglobin?
Which lung has a cardiac notch?
Which lung has a cardiac notch?
What type of respiration occurs when gases are exchanged in the lungs?
What type of respiration occurs when gases are exchanged in the lungs?
'Internal respiration' involves gas exchange in which part of the body?
'Internal respiration' involves gas exchange in which part of the body?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary artery in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary artery in the respiratory system?
What happens to oxygen saturation levels when there is a decrease in pH?
What happens to oxygen saturation levels when there is a decrease in pH?
What is the role of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves in the respiratory system?
What is the role of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves in the respiratory system?
What is transpulmonary pressure?
What is transpulmonary pressure?
Which parameter affects ventilation due to the size of the lungs and air passages?
Which parameter affects ventilation due to the size of the lungs and air passages?
