The _________prevents most inspired particles such as dust from reaching the lungs.     A. action of the epiglottis   B. ciliated mucous lining in the nose     C. porous structure of turbinate bones       D. abundant blood supply to nasal mucosa

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A: Discussing about creation of an opening through the thorax into the pleural cavity.

Q: If the transpulmonary pressure equals zero,a. a pneumothorax has probably occurred.b. the lungs…

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Q: Carbon dioxide when traveling in the form of bicarbonate ion does so ______   a. bonded to water…

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Q: This structure is the passage for food, air and water. a. Larynx. b. Nostrils. c. Trachea. d.…

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Q: when alveolar pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure, air flows onto the lungs  a. true b.…

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Q: Which of the following patients has adequate respirations? a. 55 year old woman with paradoxical…

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Q: What type of epithelium lines the gas exchange surfaces of the alveoli?  a. pseudostratified…

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Q: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Why does someone with laryngitis have a hard time…

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Q: Which of the following statements about choking is true?a. It triggers the cough reflex.b. It occurs…

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Q: The primary function of the pleural membranes is ____ A. to decrease friction and allow the lungs…

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Q: Bariatric surgery makes changes to aperson’s ______.A. Nasal passageB. HeartC. Digestive systemD.…

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Q: Gas exchange occurs between ____________________________. a. alveoli and capillaries b. both c.…

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Q: 15. Which side of an epithelial cell in the nasal cavity faces the cavity itself and is covered in…

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Q: Expansion of the chest cavity during normal relaxed breathing is accomplished by the diaphragm…

A: Option A : external/internal abdominal oblique is incorrect:  Explanation They are active during…

Q: The nasal cavitya. has openings for the paranasal sinuses.b. has a vestibule, which contains the…

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Q: The following story illustrates the development of a high altitude illness. You fly from Vancouver…

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Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The exchange of oxygen and carbon…

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Q: The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body is accomplished through the_________…

A: The delivery of oxygen and vitamins to the tissues of the frame is more often than not carried out…

Q: Figure 11.1A A. Cricoid cartilage B. Epiglottis C. Middle nasal conchae D. Lingual tonsil E.…

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Q: Which of the following is the primary method by which carbon dioxide is transported to the lungs?…

A: Answer is d.) As bicarbonate.

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A: The tongue pushes the bolus of chewed food or liquid to the back of the mouth and into the…

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Q: An exocrine gland with an unbranched duct and

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Q: Coal miners who spend years inhaling fine coal dust have much of their alveolar surface covered in…

A: Lung compliance is the alteration in the volume of chest wall/ lungs  divided by change in pressure…

Q: This opening connect nose with pharynx. a. Nasal meatuses. b. Uvula. c. Choanae. d. Foramen. e.…

A: Respiration help to provide oxygen to the body for cellular respiration and remove carbon dioxide, a…

Q: Arrange them from superior to inferior ____1. Bronchioles ____2. Bronchi ____3. Pharynx…

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Q: In the body Central chemo receptors ______ a. are mostly in the aortic arch b. Detect oxygen…

A: Central chemo receptors are found in ventral surface of the medulla .Detect the level of H+ ion in…

Q: The rate breathing is controlled by the ________?     A. ventral respiratory group   B. dorsal…

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Q: An area common to both the respiratory and digestive systemsthrough which food, drink, and air pass…

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Q: * 5. The piriform recess lies in A. nasopharynx O B. oropharynx C. laryngopharynx O D. isthmus of…

A: The piriform recess lies in the laryngopharynx. Hence the option (c) is correct answer..