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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Controls the acid-base balance
- Provides oxygen for cellular respiration (correct)
- Regulates the volume of air that enters the lungs
- Filters debris from inhaled air
Where are the vocal cords and epiglottis located?
Where are the vocal cords and epiglottis located?
- Oropharynx
- Nasal cavity
- Laryngopharynx (correct)
- Trachea
What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?
What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?
- Secrete defensins to fight infections
- Regulate the volume of air entering the lungs
- Filter debris from the air using a beating motion (correct)
- Separate the right and left nostrils
Which structure in the nasal cavity disrupts air flow to clean and warm incoming air?
Which structure in the nasal cavity disrupts air flow to clean and warm incoming air?
What happens when cold air affects the cilia in the respiratory system?
What happens when cold air affects the cilia in the respiratory system?
Which part of the larynx is responsible for closing the trachea during swallowing?
Which part of the larynx is responsible for closing the trachea during swallowing?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
Which lung has a cardiac notch?
Which lung has a cardiac notch?
What is the term for the amount of air entering the lungs during quiet breathing?
What is the term for the amount of air entering the lungs during quiet breathing?
What causes inspiration and expiration in the lungs?
What causes inspiration and expiration in the lungs?
What is the term for the air that never reaches the alveoli?
What is the term for the air that never reaches the alveoli?
What controls the respiratory rate in humans?
What controls the respiratory rate in humans?
What is the primary function of the trachea?
What is the primary function of the trachea?
What are the primary bronchi derived from?
What are the primary bronchi derived from?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
What muscle is primarily responsible for inhalation during exercise?
What muscle is primarily responsible for inhalation during exercise?
What is the relationship between hyperpnea and hyperventilation?
What is the relationship between hyperpnea and hyperventilation?
How does increasing altitude affect hemoglobin saturation levels?
How does increasing altitude affect hemoglobin saturation levels?
Why does exercise pose a problem at higher altitudes?
Why does exercise pose a problem at higher altitudes?
What is the treatment for acute mountain sickness (AMS)?
What is the treatment for acute mountain sickness (AMS)?
When does fetal breathing movement typically start according to the text?
When does fetal breathing movement typically start according to the text?
At what altitude does acute mountain sickness (AMS) usually occur?
At what altitude does acute mountain sickness (AMS) usually occur?
Which brain structure contains the dorsal respiratory group (DRG) responsible for sending signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract?
Which brain structure contains the dorsal respiratory group (DRG) responsible for sending signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract?
What signals does the ventral respiratory group (VRG) in the medulla oblongata send?
What signals does the ventral respiratory group (VRG) in the medulla oblongata send?
What happens when carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase?
What happens when carbon dioxide levels in the blood increase?
What is the function of the apneustic center located in the pons?
What is the function of the apneustic center located in the pons?
Which statement about oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lungs is accurate?
Which statement about oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lungs is accurate?
What is hyperpnea?
What is hyperpnea?
What determines hemoglobin saturation with oxygen?
What determines hemoglobin saturation with oxygen?
In which type of tissue does oxygen diffusion occur more readily?
In which type of tissue does oxygen diffusion occur more readily?
'External respiration' refers to gas exchange happening where?
'External respiration' refers to gas exchange happening where?
What is the primary form of carbon dioxide transport in the blood?
What is the primary form of carbon dioxide transport in the blood?
