Which of the following factors can affect the ability of a respiratory organ to exchange gases with the environment? A) The thickness of the membrane B) The surface area of the membrane C) The concentration gradient of the gases D) The amount of water on the membrane E) All choices are correct F) A, B, and C are correct

In the alveoli Multiple Choice   a)no exchange with the blood occurs.   b) oxygen diffuses out of the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood.   c) oxygen diffuses into the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood.   d) both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse into the blood.   e) both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse out of the blood.

When intubating an infant, you should utilize which of the following laryngoscope blades? A) Macintosh B) Curved C) Miller D) Stylette

Choose the disorder that causes a breakdown of alveolar walls and a loss of surface area of the respiratory membrane. a) asthma b) pneumonia c) emphysema d) respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn e) bronchitis