22. The Respiratory System

Which of the following correctly describes the process of inspiration (air entering the lungs)?

What is the primary function of the bronchi in the respiratory system?

What structure reduces friction around the lungs as they expand and contract?

Why are gills typically external structures while lungs are typically internal structures in organisms?

Which events occur during quiet inhalation?

How does the respiratory system work to decrease acidosis?

The hallmark manifestation of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is:

What is the recommended rate of ventilation delivery for a child during assisted ventilation?

What is the primary function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

What happens when the diaphragm contracts during inhalation?

What word best describes the primary function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Why is normal exhalation considered a passive process in lung physiology?

Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?

What is the muscle called that is primarily responsible for breathing?

Which of the following statements concerning the lungs and the pleura is true?