Respiratory System

Respiratory System

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Biology

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hyperventilation?

Back

Hyperventilation is a condition characterized by extremely fast or deep breathing, leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the effects of hyperventilation?

Back

Hyperventilation can lead to dizziness, brief periods of apnea, and cyanosis, but it does not cause a build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many lobes do the lungs have?

Back

The right lung has three lobes, while the left lung has two lobes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the apex of the lung?

Back

The apex is the narrower, upper portion of the lung.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the respiratory conducting passageways?

Back

The respiratory conducting passageways purify, humidify, and warm incoming air, but they do not exchange gases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hypoventilation?

Back

Hypoventilation is a condition characterized by extremely slow breathing, leading to an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is vital capacity?

Back

Vital capacity is the total amount of exchangeable air in the lungs, which includes the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume.

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