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The chest wall is composed of the rib cage and the diaphragm
The chest wall is composed of the rib cage and the diaphragm
False (B)
Olfaction is one of the main functions of the respiratory system
Olfaction is one of the main functions of the respiratory system
False (B)
Pulmonary ventilation involves the process of expiration but not inspiration
Pulmonary ventilation involves the process of expiration but not inspiration
False (B)
The conducting zone of the respiratory airways is responsible for gas exchange
The conducting zone of the respiratory airways is responsible for gas exchange
The total surface area available for gas exchange in the alveolar-capillary unit is 70 m2
The total surface area available for gas exchange in the alveolar-capillary unit is 70 m2