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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
- Exchanging gases between air and blood (correct)
- Producing surfactant
- Filtering out foreign particles
- Warming and humidifying the air
What is the term for the ability of the lungs to stretch and expand?
What is the term for the ability of the lungs to stretch and expand?
- Elastance
- Compliance (correct)
- Elasticity
- Flexibility
According to Boyle's law, what is the relationship between pressure and volume?
According to Boyle's law, what is the relationship between pressure and volume?
- Unrelated
- Inversely proportional (correct)
- Directly proportional
- Exponentially related
What is the primary function of the thoracic and abdominal muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the thoracic and abdominal muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the atmosphere?
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the atmosphere?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary veins in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary veins in the respiratory system?
What is the mechanism of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the mechanism of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the type II alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the type II alveoli in the respiratory system?
What occurs during the process of conditioning air in the respiratory system?
What occurs during the process of conditioning air in the respiratory system?
What is the direction of gas flow in the respiratory system?
What is the direction of gas flow in the respiratory system?
What is the relationship between the partial pressure of a gas and its movement?
What is the relationship between the partial pressure of a gas and its movement?
What is the term for the ability of a material to return to its resting volume after stretching?
What is the term for the ability of a material to return to its resting volume after stretching?
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