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Alexis Alaoma
SCI221-08
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What gas is the main driver that controls breathing rate? | Carbon dioxide |
| What structure prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing? | Epiglottis |
| What is the normal adult respiratory rate at rest? | 12 to 20 breaths per minute |
| Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs? | Alveoli |
| What is tidal volume? | The amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing |
| What is the primary muscle responsible for inspiration? | Diaphragm |
| What term describes low oxygen levels in the blood? | Hypoxia |
| What condition is caused by excess carbon dioxide in the blood? | Hypercapnia |
| What ion is most important for triggering muscle contraction? | Calcium |
| What is the main function of red blood cells? | Transport oxygen |