WorksheetsRespiratory A&P
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 30mins
External respiration refers to
the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream
the exchange of gases between the body cells and blood
the movement of air through the nasopharynx
the activation of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm
The trachea contains
10-12 C-shaped cartilage rings
15-20 complete cartilage rings
15-20 C-shaped cartilage rings
10-12 complete cartilage rings
Draw and label the lower respiratory tract

The pleurae consists of two layers called the
(a)
List in order the route through the respiratory system from the nasal cavity to the alveoli
Define what is meant by dead space volume
Describe the bronchial tree and its function
Briefly explain the sequence of events in inspiration
The oxygen carrying protein in the red blood cells is called
(a)
Hypercapnia is described as
Describe the sequence of actions during expiration
