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A: The nose and mouth are the beginning of the respiratory system, which continues through the airways…

Q: In the alveolates, what structure may control osmotic balance?

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A: Fish and other aquatic organisms use gills for gaseous exchange. But mammals and birds uses lungs as…

Q: Using the letters on the diagram, match: Atmospheric O2, CO2 partial pressures ________        2.…

A: Respiration is a gaseous exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and body…

Q: By what means are the lungs are attached to the walls of the thorax? Select one: a. Diaphragm b.…

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Q: Describe how wearing a corset could affect pulmonary ventilation and alveolar ventilation rate.…

A: Breathing (or ventilation) is the way toward moving air into and out of the lungs to encourage gas…

Q: Describe the anatomical structure and function of the alveolar-capillary membrane. What are the 3…

A: The tongue is used to articulate alveolar consonants against or close to the superior alveolar…

Q: During speech the circumference of the chest wall increases and decreases as it moves air in and out…

A: During speech the circumference of the chest wall increases and decreases as it moves air in and out…

Q: Describe the pathway carbon dioxide would take between the blood in the capillary and the alveoli.

A: INTRODUCTION The capillaries are small blood vessels found at the walls of alveoli.

Q: What occurs as air descends down through the conducting zone and respiratory zone structure? a.…

A: The respiratory system is divided into two major zones, the conducting zone and the respiratory…

Q: during inhalation and out of the lungs during expiration. Diagram the changes in intrapleural…

A: Each breath consists of an inspiration and an expiration event. During inspiration the air is…

Q: What is the importance or value of having the lungs divided into lobes?

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Q: Which item correctly depicts the order of air flow towards the site of gas exchange? 1 2 3 4 5 6 ⠀⠀…

A: Nasal cavity ----> Pharynx ---> Trachea ---> Bronchi ---> Bronchioles --->…

Q: What is the significance of the two membranes which surround the lungs?  Between these membranes…

A: Lungs are a portion of the respiratory system, a community of organs and tissues that serve together…

Q: trace an oxygen molecule from the air outside the nose through the respiratory passageways to the…

A: The inspired air enters the respiratory system through the nose, passes through various structures…

Q: Which of the following statements about the lungs of an upright person is true? O A. The…

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Q: Describe how 02 and CO2 are transported through the body.

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Q: describe how poiseuilles law arranged for flow and poiseuilles law arranged for pressure relates to…

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