Respiratory System Anatomy
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What is the main role of the intercostal and diaphragm muscles in respiration?

  • To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
  • To utilize oxygen during cellular respiration
  • To create pressure gradients between the atmosphere and the alveoli (correct)
  • To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the alveoli
  • Which of the following factors is most important in determining the rate of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the alveoli and tissues?

  • The solubility of the gases
  • The thickness of the diffusion surface
  • The partial pressure gradients of the gases (correct)
  • The volume of air involved in respiration
  • How is most of the carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

  • As oxyhaemoglobin
  • As carbamino-haemoglobin
  • Dissolved in the plasma
  • As bicarbonate (HCO3-) (correct)
  • What is the main form in which oxygen is transported in the blood?

    <p>As oxyhaemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) and the binding of oxygen to haemoglobin in the blood?

    <p>Higher pO2 in the alveoli results in more binding of oxygen to haemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a factor that facilitates the diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli to the deoxygenated blood?

    <p>Higher partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the deoxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in the transport of carbon dioxide in the blood?

    <p>It catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) and carbon dioxide (pCO2) affect the dissociation of oxygen from haemoglobin in the tissues?

    <p>Lower pO2 and higher pCO2 in the tissues facilitate the dissociation of oxygen from haemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring the volumes of air involved in respiration using a spirometer?

    <p>To assess the clinical significance of respiratory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a step involved in the overall process of gas exchange in the body?

    <p>Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body by blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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