Bioscience - Respiratory 2020

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The consumption of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide by metabolism within the mitochondria is known as
Cell respiration
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The functional unit of the respiratory system is the
Alveolus
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The oxygen concentration in atmospheric air is approximately
20%
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The blood circulation to and from the lungs is known as the
Pulmonary circulation
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The substance secreted into the fluid lining the alveoli that prevents their collapse is known as
Surfactant
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The proportion of a gas in a mixture of gases is known as the
Partial pressure
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The globular protein responsible for transport of oxygen in blood is known as
Haemoglobin
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The trachea has multiple horseshoe rings supporting the muscle tissue, they are made from
Cartilage
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The gas exchange process at the level of the capillary and the body tissues is called
Internal respiration
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The trachea is lined with
Ciliated epithelium
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Among the tracheal lining cells are mucous producing cells called
Goblet cells
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The pleural membrane closest to the lung tissue is called
Visceral membrane
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The movement of air into the lungs occurs because
The lung capacity is increased by the diaphragm and intercostal muscles reducing pressure inside the lungs
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Air movement in ventilation is based on
Pressure gradients
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The products of cell respiration are
Carbon dioxide and water
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The nasal cavity contains narrow passageways lined with moist tissue to warm and humidify the incoming air. These passageways are called:
Nasal turbinates or conchae
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The structure that protects the tracheal opening from food entrance is called the
The epiglottis
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The widened section of the trachea that houses the opening is called the
The larynx
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The nostril is called the
The external naris
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The internal architecture of the nasal cavity is formed by which bone
The ethmoid bone
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The functional unit of the respiratory system is the

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The oxygen concentration in atmospheric air is approximately

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The blood circulation to and from the lungs is known as the

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