Respiratory System - Page 4
Questions
- Physicians often ask for urine samples collected over a 24-hour period, rather than a single sample. Why?
- What is the function of the bronchi in the respiratory system?
- What is pulmonary hypoplasia? Is this condition hereditary?
- Why are there 3 lobes in the right lung and 2 in the left? What is the purpose of these lobes?
- As the thoracic muscles relax, what happens to the volume of the thoracic cavity?
- Where are the intercostal muscles located? What is their function?
- What is the function of the diaphragm? Is the thoracic diaphragm part of the respiratory system?
- What is the function of the trachea?
- What are the names of the organs and structures of the respiratory system in order, from the mouth to the lungs?
- What are the special functions of the alveoli?
- What is the function of bronchi?
- How does increasing breathing rate increases blood pH?
- What is the normal resting rate of respiration?
- In what cavity is the mediastinum located?
- Why is it necessary for the respiratory and circulatory systems to work together?
- Sequence followed by inspired air?...nasal fossa and choana
- What are the two main functions of the nasal cavity?
- How do you balance SO2+O2+H2O=H2SO4?
- What's another name for alveoli ?
- Enlist the air passageway from the nostrils to alveoli ?