12 Questions
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
Exchanging gases between air and blood
What is the term for the ability of the lungs to stretch and expand?
Compliance
According to Boyle's law, what is the relationship between pressure and volume?
Inversely proportional
What is the primary function of the thoracic and abdominal muscles in the respiratory system?
Creating pressure gradients
What is the term for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the atmosphere?
Gas exchange
What is the purpose of the pulmonary veins in the respiratory system?
Returning oxygenated blood to the heart
What is the mechanism of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse through the alveoli
What is the function of the type II alveoli in the respiratory system?
Surfactant production
What occurs during the process of conditioning air in the respiratory system?
Warming to body temperature and adding moisture
What is the direction of gas flow in the respiratory system?
From high to low pressure areas
What is the relationship between the partial pressure of a gas and its movement?
The gas moves from high to low partial pressure
What is the term for the ability of a material to return to its resting volume after stretching?
Elastance
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system, including its functions, bulk flow, and components. Learn about gas exchange, pH regulation, and more.
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