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Respiratory System
Question | Answer |
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What is the major function of the respiratory system? | To supply the body with oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide |
What are the four distinct processes in respiration? | Pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transport, and internal respiration |
The process of the pulmonary ventilation is to | move air into and out of the lungs |
What do the respiration muscles do? | The diaphragm and other muscles promote ventilation |
One of the four major functions of the respiratory system is the _____________ of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and tissues. | transport |
The diaphragm ___________ with inhaling (inspiration) and _____________ when exhaling (expiration) | contracts; relaxes |
One of the four major functions of the respiratory systems is the gas exchange between systemic blood vessels and tissues. This is called: _____________ ______________ | Internal respiration |
The upper respiratory tract consists of: | nose, pharynx, and larynx |
One of the four major functions of the respiratory systems is the gas exchange between the lungs and the blood. This is called: _____________ ______________ | External respiration |