Breathing = Respiration

Which enzyme produced by the lungs is important for blood pressure regulation?

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

How does the respiratory system contribute to the regulation of blood pH?

The respiratory system can alter blood pH by changing blood ______ levels.

Which enzyme produced by the lungs is important for blood pressure regulation?

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

• Carbonic anhydrase

• Pepsin

• Amylase

How does the respiratory system contribute to the regulation of blood pH?

The largest laryngeal cartilage is the ___ cartilage.

What is the primary function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

• To produce sound by vibrating

• To form the anterior and lateral walls of the larynx

• To prevent liquids and solid food from entering the respiratory tract

• To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood