Respiratory System Basics
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Which membrane covers the heart?

  • Pericardium
  • Endocardium
  • Epicardium (correct)
  • Myocardium

    • Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

  • Aortic valve
  • Tricuspid valve
  • Mitral valve (correct)
  • Pulmonary valve

    • Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?

  • Veins
  • Arteries (correct)
  • Capillaries
  • Arterioles

    • Which chamber makes up most of the heart wall?

    <p>Left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which circuit does blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back?

    <p>Pulmonary circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for the movement of air into and out of the lungs?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for lack of oxygen in the body?

    <p>Hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood?

    <p>Respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure to examine the inside of the airways called?

    <p>Bronchoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a full inhalation called?

    <p>Vital capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart wall makes up most of the heart wall?

    <p>Myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which valve lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle?

    <p>Tricuspid valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of arterioles in the vascular system?

    <p>Lead into the capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which circuit does blood flow from the heart to the body tissues and back?

    <p>Systemic circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for vessels smaller than arteries that lead into the capillaries?

    <p>Arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the rapid or deep breathing?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the removal of fluid from the pleural space?

    <p>Thoracentesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung disease is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli?

    <p>Emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the test to measure lung function called?

    <p>Spirometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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