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Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
- Trachea
- Alveoli (correct)
- Pharynx
- Nasopharynx
Which structure warms and humidifies the inhaled air?
Which structure warms and humidifies the inhaled air?
- Trachea
- Nose (correct)
- Pharynx
- Larynx
Which part of the respiratory system is composed of pieces of cartilage?
Which part of the respiratory system is composed of pieces of cartilage?
- Pharynx
- Bronchioles
- Alveolar Duct
- Larynx (correct)
Which structure lies under the clavicle in the respiratory system?
Which structure lies under the clavicle in the respiratory system?
What reduces surface tension to keep the alveoli distended in the lungs?
What reduces surface tension to keep the alveoli distended in the lungs?
Which part of the respiratory mucosa purifies the air by producing mucus?
Which part of the respiratory mucosa purifies the air by producing mucus?
What is the function of the parietal pleura?
What is the function of the parietal pleura?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the active process of inspiration?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the active process of inspiration?
What is the reflex response to irritation of the lower respiratory tract?
What is the reflex response to irritation of the lower respiratory tract?
Which respiratory condition is usually associated with frothy hemoptysis?
Which respiratory condition is usually associated with frothy hemoptysis?
Which term describes the discomfort feeling when one can't get enough air?
Which term describes the discomfort feeling when one can't get enough air?
What is not a reliable early indicator of hypoxia?
What is not a reliable early indicator of hypoxia?
At what age do adults typically have a respiratory rate of 12 to 18 respirations per minute?
At what age do adults typically have a respiratory rate of 12 to 18 respirations per minute?
Which component involves comparing both sides and percussing over the clavicles during a respiratory assessment?
Which component involves comparing both sides and percussing over the clavicles during a respiratory assessment?
What does a dull percussion sound during a respiratory assessment indicate?
What does a dull percussion sound during a respiratory assessment indicate?
What can hyper-resonant percussion sounds indicate?
What can hyper-resonant percussion sounds indicate?
