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Which structure is responsible for warming and humidifying the air?
Which structure is responsible for warming and humidifying the air?
- Lacrimal ducts
- Nasal conchae (correct)
- Alveolar duct
- Pharyngeal tonsils
What is the function of the Eustachian (auditory) tubes?
What is the function of the Eustachian (auditory) tubes?
- Produce mucus to purify the air
- Equalize pressure between the middle ear and the outside (correct)
- Lighten the skull
- Participate in gas exchange
Which structure reduces surface tension to keep the alveoli distended?
Which structure reduces surface tension to keep the alveoli distended?
- Alveolar epithelium
- Surfactant (correct)
- Capillary endothelium
- Respiratory membrane
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses?
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses?
Which structure is composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings?
Which structure is composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings?
What causes air to move in and out of the lungs during breathing?
What causes air to move in and out of the lungs during breathing?
Which respiratory manifestation is a reflex response to irritation of the lower respiratory tract?
Which respiratory manifestation is a reflex response to irritation of the lower respiratory tract?
What does yellowish-green sputum production indicate?
What does yellowish-green sputum production indicate?
What is the term for a discomfort feeling when one can't get enough air?
What is the term for a discomfort feeling when one can't get enough air?
What is not a reliable early indicator of hypoxia?
What is not a reliable early indicator of hypoxia?
At what rate do newborns typically have respirations per minute?
At what rate do newborns typically have respirations per minute?
Which component is NOT part of a respiratory assessment?
Which component is NOT part of a respiratory assessment?
What is assessed through palpation during a respiratory assessment?
What is assessed through palpation during a respiratory assessment?
What unique percussion sound is indicative of pleural effusion?
What unique percussion sound is indicative of pleural effusion?
"Orthopnea" is associated with:
"Orthopnea" is associated with:
