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respiratory system

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what would cause the medulla oblangata to increase respiratory rate too much carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
the circulatory system works with the respiratory system to maintain body function during what transporting oxygen in hemoglobin and delivering waste carbon dioxide to pulmonary capillaries
why does air move out of the lungs during exhalation pressure inside the lungs is higher than atmospheric pressure
respiratory rhythm is regulated by which structure medulla oblangata
which muscles are used during normal inhalation diaphragm, external intercostals
what is the function of Type II alveolar cells produce alveolar fluid
What happens in external respiration oxygen diffuses from alveoli into capillaries, carbon dioxide diffuses from capillaries into alveoli
how many lobes does the left lung have 2
how many lobes does the right lung have 3
the branches of the bronchial tree from widest to narrowest are: primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles
what is the main purpose of the trachea's cartilaginous rings support the trachea and keep it from collapsing or overexpanding and give the the trachea flexibility to allow passage of food through the esophagus
what would you expect to produce the highest sound short vocal cords, high vocal cord tension
the main function of the epiglottis is to: close off the trachea to direct food into the esophagus
the buildup of pressure in the lungs during a sneeze functions to: propel irritants forcefully out of the nasal cavity.
what can be found in the nasal cavity mucosa, conchae, and olfactory receptors
what are the components of upper respiratory system pharynx, nasal cavity, grottos, and larynx
what increases in a person with emphysema residual volume
which membrane structure divides the thoracic cavity into two separate cavities mediastinum
what is the order of the structures air passes during inspiration trachea, primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
which structure covers the larynx as swallowing occurs epiglottis
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