The air-transmitting passages of the nose, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles make up the ________ the respiratory system. a. conducting portion of b. respiratory portion of c. the entirety of d. cardiovascular portion of

Q: PART I: The diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles are contracted. Choose the true statement…

A: The interexchange of the atmospheric oxygen with carbon dioxide, along with the energy release is…

Q: Which of the following best describes the gas exchange that occurs in the lungs?    A. carbon…

A: Ans- c.  carbon dioxide diffuses from the capillaries into the alveoli

Q: Which of the following is where gas exchange occurs? A. alveoli B. trachea C. intercostal muscles…

A: During the process of gaseous exchange, oxygen moves from the lungs to the blood stream and at the…

Q: Choose the correct answer When we inhale: A. Both Alveolar pressure and intrapleural pressure…

A: When we inhale, air enters our lungs, and oxygen from the air travels to our blood. Simultaneously,…

Q: In human lungs, gas exchange occurs at the______ . a. bronchi c. alveoli b. bronchioles d. pleural…

A: The lungs are pyramid-shaped, paired organs present in the thoracic cavity of the body that are…

Q: 47 A 45-year-old woman with asthma comes to the physician because of shortness of breath for 3 days.…

A: Asthma is one among the common non communicable diseases that is present globally. The…

Q: The left main stem bronchus angles off from the carina at aboutA. 10–20 degrees from the carina.B.…

A: Carina is defined as the cartilage ridge that is present in the trachea which will separate the…

Q: Progressive hemothorax does not include() A) Abnormal respiratory movement B) Progressive increase…

A: Some of the respiratory disorders are pneumonia, asthma, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis…

Q: The C-shaped cartilages in the tracheaa. serve as a point of attachment for some muscles…

A: Tracheal cartilages: The trachea also called the windpipe houses tracheal rings/tracheal cartilages…

Q: Label the attached diagram of the upper respiratory system

A: The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose and nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. These…

Q: The partial pressure of carbon dioxide is 45 mm Hg inthe blood and 40 mm Hg in the alveoli. What…

A: Partial pressure is the pressure of a single type of gas in a mixture of gases. The total pressure…

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

A: Choking is the obstruction or blockage of the upper respiratory tract by food or foreign objects…

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

A: It is a thin  moist,  slippery membrane having an outer and an inner layer. Between the two layers…

Q: Pulmonary edema can occur at high altitude this is happening because a. Of the swelling of the…

A: Pulmonary edema can occur at high altitude this is happening because  Of the leakage of fluid out of…

Q: How is inhaled air modifi ed before it reaches the lungs?a. It must be humidifi ed.b. It must be…

A: Respiration defines the movement of oxygen from the surroundings to the cells within tissues. The…

Q: This connects the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs.a. epiglottis c. tracheab. pleura d. esophagus

A: The lungs are a pair of air-filled, spongy organs on either side of the chest (thorax). Via its…

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: Where is an accidentally inhaled object, such as a peanut or a small piece of toy, likely to lodge…

A: The inhalation of a foreign object into the respiratory system is called pulmonary aspiration. The…

Q: In both lungs, the surface that is the largest is the (a) costal, (b) mediastinal, (c) inferior…

A: The respiratory system of humans is a network of organs and tissues that work together to help the…

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

A: Answer is d.) As bicarbonate.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of the pleurae and pleural fluid? A. decreasing friction…

A: Pleurae and pleural fluid are related to the lungs. The lungs extend up to T10( 10th thoracic…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Damage to which of the following would…

A: Cessation of breathing can be defined as the sudden stoppage of breathing and respiratory pattern…

Q: Your adult patient seems to pale and breathing 16 times per minute. WHich of these signs would youe…

A: Vital signs are measured to assess a person's general health and fitness. Vital signs include body…

Q: The trachea bifurcates into ______________________________. a. secondary bronchi b. primary bronchi…

A: Trachea is a tube-like organ which connects the larynx to the lungs. It conducts the transports of…

Q: Figure shows nervous control during breathing. a)What happened to S during inspiration? b)Identify…

A: S represents the rib muscles do, during inspiration contraction of external intercostal muscles will…

Q: Sometimes when you talk and eat at the same time, you can start the "peeking reflex" that starts…

A: Digestion is a process of breaking down complex food substances into simpler forms to enable better…

Q: A smoker develops damage to several alveoli that then can no longer function. How does this affect…

A: The alveoli as the most distal part of the respiratory tract function primarily in gas exchange.…

Q: Asphyxia C

A: Asphyxiation also referred as asphyxia or suffocation is a condition when body doesn't get enough…

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

A: Breathing is a physical process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. Respiration is the…

Q: In the alveoli Multiple Choice   a)no exchange with the blood occurs.   b) oxygen diffuses out of…

A: Alveoli - Each bronchiole gives rise to vascular bag-like structures known as alveoli.

Q: Which of the following is considered the structural and basic functional unit of the lung that is…

A: Alveoli is basic unit of lungs in which there are gaseous exchange had been done during respiration…

Q: Select the correct statement about bronchi? O A. all answers are wrong O B. Bronchioles branch to…

A: Thr trachea branches differentiate into 2 primary bronchii then this give rise to secondary as well…

Q: The lung segment called the superior lingula is found in theA. left lung, lower division of the…

A: Respiration is a biochemical process of oxidation of organic compounds in an orderly manner for the…

Q: The functions of C-shaped tracheal cartilages are to prevent collapse or over-expansion of the…

A: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue which is formed from chondrocytes .

Q: Hyaline cartilage is found in all of the following structures except the a. trachea. b. larynx. c.…

A: Cartilage is the solid, pliable, connective tissue that resists compression in the body. There are…

Q: Select the disease which makes lungs lose its elasticity due to the inflammation of alveoli. A. Lung…

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Q: ient who breathes very slowly when wearing a low Flow of oxygen device would have:  A. An increased…

A: Low flow oxygen system includes simple face mask( mask with oxygen reservoir bag and one-way valves…

Q: Explain in detail what this picture shows which part? Bronchus

A: Structure * Bronchus are passageways to  lungs. The first bronchi is in trachea at right and left…

Q: A section of the lung that receives its own tertiarybronchus is called the ________.a.…

A: The respiratory system is known to contain several components but the most important organ is the…

Q: During respiration, oxygen is inhaled through the airways into the alveoli where gas exchange…

A: According to Fick's Law of Diffusion, the rate of diffusion across a membrane increases as follows:…

Q: Fill in the boxes with the appropriate words to complete the process of gas exchange within the…

A: a. capillary b. Oxygen c. Carbon di oxide d. alveoli e. Red Blood cells