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The conducting passageways of the respiratory system include all of the following structures EXCEPT:
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Alveoli
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The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following EXCEPT:
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Exchange gases
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Which one of the following is NOT true of the lungs:
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Both lungs have two lobes
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Which of the following structers is NOT part of the respiratory zone:
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Primary bronchi
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The walls of the alveoli are composed largely of:
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Simple squamous epithelium
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Air moving in and out of the lungs is called:
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Pulmonary Ventilation
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Which one of the following is NOT true of inspiration:
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Relaxation of the external intercostal muscles helps increase the size of the thoracic cavity
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In order to inspire:
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The intrapulmonary volume must increase
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A very deep inspiration that ventilates all alveoli is:
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Yawning :)
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The amount of the air exchange during normal quiet breathing is about:
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500 mL <---less the the rest ;)
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Oxygen binds with hemoglobin in the blood to form:
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Oxyhemoglobin <-- answer in the question DUH
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The bluish cast that results from inadequate oxygenation of the skin and mucosa is called:
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Cyanosis
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Cessation of breathing is called:
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Apnea
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Hyperventilation leads to all the following EXCEPT:
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Bulid up of cobon dioxide in the blood <---well duh
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The most important chemical stimuli leading to increased rate and depth of breathing is:
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Increased carbon dioxide in the blood
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