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Which of the following is the primary function of the alveoli?
Which of the following is the primary function of the alveoli?
- To transport oxygen to the blood
- To exchange gases with the pulmonary vasculature (correct)
- To remove carbon dioxide
- To produce oxygen
What is the role of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in respiration?
What is the role of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles in respiration?
- To create a positive pressure within the thorax
- To remove carbon dioxide from the blood
- To help with inspiration and filling of the lungs (correct)
- To transport oxygen to the blood
Which muscles are involved in accessory respiration during respiratory distress or failure?
Which muscles are involved in accessory respiration during respiratory distress or failure?
- Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
- Sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles (correct)
- Larynx and trachea
- Alveoli and pulmonary vasculature
What is the main function of the lung?
What is the main function of the lung?
What happens when the pressure of the lung is greater than the atmospheric pressure?
What happens when the pressure of the lung is greater than the atmospheric pressure?
Which institutions are affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health?
Which institutions are affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health?
Where is the Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa located?
Where is the Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa located?
Which department is associated with the Montreal Chest Institute?
Which department is associated with the Montreal Chest Institute?
Which country is the University of Cape Town located in?
Which country is the University of Cape Town located in?
Which institutions are associated with the Department of Medicine and Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa?
Which institutions are associated with the Department of Medicine and Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa?
Study Notes
Respiratory System
- The primary function of the alveoli is gas exchange, where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed.
Muscles Involved in Respiration
- The diaphragm and intercostal muscles are involved in inspiration, contracting to expand the chest cavity and draw air into the lungs.
- During respiratory distress or failure, accessory muscles involved in respiration include the sternocleidomastoid, scalenae, and pectoralis minor.
Lung Function
- The main function of the lung is to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of respiration.
Pressure Gradients
- When the pressure of the lung is greater than the atmospheric pressure, air is expelled from the lungs.
Institutional Affiliations
- The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health is affiliated with McGill University.
- The Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa is located at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
- The Montreal Chest Institute is associated with the Department of Medicine at McGill University.
- The Department of Medicine and Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Africa are associated with the University of Cape Town.
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Test your knowledge on the respiratory system and its key components, including the lungs, alveoli, and respiratory muscles. Learn about the role of these structures in gas exchange and breathing.
