Use the keywords higher or lower to complete each sentence: compared to atmospheric air, the partial pressure of O2 in the alveoli is (higher or lower) and the partial pressure of CO2 in the alveoli is (higher or lower)

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Q: Which of the following statements are true of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries? (Read carefully…

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Q: Explain, in your own words, how and why oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged rapidly in alveoli.…

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Q: All of the following are true of the airway except A. The largest piece of Cartlidge is the thyroid…

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Q: The partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli is O 100 mmHg O 160 mmHg O 60 mmHg O 40 mmHg 760 mmHg

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Q: The diameter of alveoli of an emphysema victim is increased twice of its initial value. Calculate…

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Q: Which of the following paths reflects the correct flow of air into the lungs?a. nasal cavity →…

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Q: The pressure inside the alveoli is less than the atmosphenic pressure

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Q: The following spirogram shows a person's respiratory volumes as measured by a spirometer. The…

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Q: Each lung is contained within its own pleural cavity. True O False The conducting zone of the…

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Q: Name ONE lung volume or capacity that decreased in the emphysema patient.

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Q: List the approximate partial pressures for Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide:   Location O2 CO2…

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Q: Alveolar pressure has the following characteristics (select all that apply): O It is always a…

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Q: Expired air considered as a whole (not just the last 10 mL) is about 15.3% O2 and 4.2% CO2.  Why…

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Q: The volume of air flow to the alveoli is increased when there is an increase in: Group of answer…

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