14.1 - Respiratory Organs
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Practice Questions
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What is the tidal volume in a healthy adult?
💡 Hint: Refer to the normal breathing volume.
Explain the function of the trachea.
💡 Hint: Think about the windpipe's role.
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What type of muscles assist in the process of breathing?
💡 Hint: Think about the muscles involved in voluntary movement.
True or False: The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the trachea.
💡 Hint: Where does oxygen actually transfer to the blood?
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Explain how changes in thoracic cavity volume affect intra-pulmonary pressure and subsequently influence the breathing process.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure and volume are inversely related in gas laws.
Describe the physiological significance of residual volume in the lungs.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in maintaining steady gas exchange.
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