Respiration

Front

The nasal cavity is lined with which of the following?

Back

stratified squamous epithelium

Front

Oxygen diffusion into the blood from the lungs would likely increase if which of the following occurred?

Back

the pulmonary blood oxygen partial pressure rose

Front

The exhange of gases that occurs between the lungs and the blood is called which of the following?

Back

external gas exchange

Front

Most of the carbon dioxide transported through blood is carried via

Back

bicarbonate ions

Front

The amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation following maximum inhalation is which of the following?

Back

total lung capacity

Front

Air or gas in the pleural space is termed which of the following?

Back

pneumothorax

Front

Orthopnea means which of the following?

Back

a breathing difficulty that is relieved by sitting upright

Front

The ease with which lungs can expand to accomodate increased volume is called which of the following?

Back

compliance

Front

Certain viruses may cause inflammation of the lungs. This disease process is called which of the following?

Back

pleuritis

Front

During quiet breathing, which phase requires muscular effort?

Back

inhalation