Chap 22 - Respiratory system
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air passing from the pharynx to the trachea must pass through the ____
larynx
what structure prevents food from entering the airway
epiglottis
the ‘Adam’s apple’ is located on which cartilage
thyroid cartilage
which of the following delivers air to the lobes of the lungs
secondary bronchi
all of the following are part of the conduction zone except the _____
respiratory bronchioles
surfactant decreases the _____ in the alveoli
surface tension
what is the amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal tidal volume inspiration called
inspiratory reserve volume
which of the following statements isn’t true about inspiration
the diaphragm is relaxed
the pressure exerted by each type of gas in a gas mixture is the _____ of that gas
partial pressure
how is the majority of CO2 transported
as bicarbonate ions
in the tissues, hemoglobin will release some oxygen and bind to _____
hydrogen ions
what with a decrease in pH have on respiration rate
increase
what type of receptor stimulates inflation reflex
mechanoreceptors
