he conductive zone (in the resp. system) brings what to the respiratory zone? - CORRECT
ANSWER inhaled air
what occurs in the respiratory zone? -
... [Show More] CORRECT ANSWER gas exchange
what is external respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER the exchange of gas between the lungs and
blood
what is internal respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER the exchange of gas between the blood and
tissues
what are secondary functions of the respiratory system? - CORRECT ANSWER - pH regulation
of the blood
- odor detection
- production of speech
what is gas exchange? - CORRECT ANSWER loading of oxygen into pulmonary blood and the
removal of carbon dioxide
what system is often involved in thermoregulation? - CORRECT ANSWER the respiratory
system
what is the breathing mechanism of inspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER within inspiration, the
intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract. leading to:
- decreased intrapleural pressure
- increased volume of the thoracic cavity
what is the breathing mechanism of expiration? - CORRECT ANSWER within expiration, the
intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax. this leads to:
- increased intrapleural pressure
- decreased volume of the thoracic cavity
what is the function of arterioles? - CORRECT ANSWER - primary vessels involved in
vasoconstriction/vasodilation
- control blood flow to capillaries
what is the function of venules - CORRECT ANSWER empty blood into larger veins
what is the function of veins? - CORRECT ANSWER carry blood to the heart
Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system?
A. Pumping blood throughout the body to provide tissues and organs with nutrients and oxygen.
B. Removing toxins and waste from the blood.
C. Transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
D. Transporting important hormones released from glands to their sites of action. - CORRECT
ANSWER C
Which item below is not a disease of the digestive system?
A. Crohn's disease
B. Diabetes
C. Ulcerative Colitis
D. Diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which item below best describes the primary function of the nervous system?
A. The nervous system is the center of communication.
B. The Bergius system is primarily responsible for helping the body breathe.
C. The nervous system transports blood throughout the body.
D. The nervous system helps the body breakdown food. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following is NOT an element of the respiratory system?
A. Ribs
B. Trachea
C. Diaphragm
D. Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following cells is not part of the immune system?
A. Neurons
B. Dendritic cells
C. Macrophages
D. Mast cells - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following is not one of the major types of bones In the body?
A. Dense bone
B. Long bone
C. Short bone
D. Irregular bone - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which Of the following bone type is embedded in tendons?
A. Long bones
B. Sesamoid bones
C. Flat bones
D. Vertical bones - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which of the following is not a product of respiration?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Water
C. Oxygen
D. ATP - CORRECT ANSWER C [Show Less]