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Respiratory A&P

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

External respiration refers to

a)

the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream

b)

the exchange of gases between the body cells and blood

c)

the movement of air through the nasopharynx

d)

the activation of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm

2.

The trachea contains

a)

10-12 C-shaped cartilage rings

b)

15-20 complete cartilage rings

c)

15-20 C-shaped cartilage rings

d)

10-12 complete cartilage rings

3.

Draw and label the lower respiratory tract

4.

The pleurae consists of two layers called the

(a)  

5.

List in order the route through the respiratory system from the nasal cavity to the alveoli

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6.

Define what is meant by dead space volume

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7.

Describe the bronchial tree and its function

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8.

Briefly explain the sequence of events in inspiration

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9.

The oxygen carrying protein in the red blood cells is called

(a)  

10.

Hypercapnia is described as

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11.

Describe the sequence of actions during expiration

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