Introduction to the Respiratory System: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Production of hormones

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Gas exchange

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Regulation of blood pH

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Maintenance of body temperature

Question 2

Which type of cells in the lungs are responsible for gas exchange?

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Type I pneumocytes

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Type II pneumocytes

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Goblet cells

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Alveolar macrophages

Question 3

What is the function of the diaphragm during respiration?

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Contracts to expand the thoracic cavity

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Relaxes to expand the thoracic cavity

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Contracts to compress the lungs

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Relaxes to compress the lungs

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the pleura?

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Mediastinal pleura

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Parietal pleura

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Visceral pleura

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Pulmonary pleura

Question 5

What is the term for the air-filled space within the pleural cavity?

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Pleural space

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Mediastinal space

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Pericardial space

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Intrapulmonary space

Question 6

Which of the following structures is NOT found in the mediastinum?

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Lungs

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Heart

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Trachea

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Esophagus

Question 7

What is the primary blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

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Pulmonary vein

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Superior vena cava

Question 8

What is the term for the involuntary regulation of respiration by the brainstem?

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Automatic respiration

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Central chemoreception

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Peripheral chemoreception

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Apneustic breathing

Question 9

What is the anatomical structure where gas exchange takes place?

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Lungs

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Airways

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Diaphragm

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Pleura

Question 10

Which of the following structures lines the thoracic cavity and covers the external surface of the lungs?

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Pleura

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Pericardium

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Mediastinum

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Bronchi

Question 11

What is the name of the muscle that plays a primary role in respiration by contracting and relaxing?

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Diaphragm

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Intercostal muscles

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Sternocleidomastoid

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Trapezius

Question 12

What is the name of the condition in which the lungs become filled with fluid?

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Pulmonary edema

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Atelectasis

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Pneumonia

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Pneumothorax

Question 13

What is the recommended screening method for early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals?

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Computed Tomography (CT) scan

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Chest X-ray

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Sputum cytology

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Bronchoscopy

Question 14

How do gases move between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 15

The primary anatomical structure in the lungs responsible for gas exchange is:

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Pharynx

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of respiratory tract infection occurring in the lungs?

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Pneumonia

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Arthritis

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Hepatitis

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Meningitis

Question 17

The layer of connective tissue separating the lungs from the chest wall is known as:

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Pleura

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Pericardium

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Peritoneum

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Fascia

Question 18

Which of the following respiratory muscles is primarily responsible for the process of inspiration?

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Diaphragm

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Intercostals

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Abdominals

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Obliques

Question 19

The method by which gases are exchanged between the blood and the alveoli is:

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 20

The primary function of the epiglottis is to:

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Prevent food from entering the larynx during swallowing

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Control the flow of air into the lungs

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Produce mucus to protect the respiratory tract

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Facilitate gas exchange in the alveoli

Question 21

The measurement that indicates the volume of air exhaled after a maximum inhalation is termed:

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Vital capacity

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Tidal volume

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Residual volume

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Inspiratory capacity

Question 22

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect the rate and depth of breathing?

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Body temperature

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pH of the blood

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Partial pressure of oxygen in the blood

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Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 23

Which of the following is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Gas exchange between the blood and the environment

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Body temperature regulation

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Hormone production

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Waste product filtration

Question 24

Which structure establishes a connection between the nasopharynx and the larynx?

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Laryngopharynx

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Trachea

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Oropharynx

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Esophagus

Question 25

Which membrane covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity?

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Pleura

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Pericardium

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Peritoneum

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Endocardium

Question 26

Identify the respiratory muscle that is NOT included in this list:

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Pectoralis major

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Diaphragm

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External intercostals

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Abdominal muscles

Question 27

Which type of pneumocyte is responsible for surfactant production?

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Type II pneumocytes

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Type I pneumocytes

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Alveolar macrophages

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Goblet cells

Question 28

How does the respiratory system contribute to maintaining acid-base balance?

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Regulates blood pH by eliminating carbon dioxide

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Releases hormones to control bicarbonate levels

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Filters acidic substances

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Produces enzymes to neutralize acids

Question 29

Which nerve is responsible for providing motor innervation to the diaphragm?

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Phrenic nerve

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Vagus nerve

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Spinal nerve

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Radial nerve

Question 30

Which of the listed factors is NOT a known risk factor for respiratory disease?

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Proper nutrition

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Smoking

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Air pollution

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Obesity

Question 31

The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the:

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Pleura

Question 32

Which of the following statements about the pleura is accurate?

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It is a double-layered membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity.

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It produces surfactant to reduce surface tension in the alveoli.

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It is involved in gas exchange.

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It contains blood vessels that supply the lungs.

Question 33

Which respiratory muscle is primarily responsible for forced inspiration?

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Sternocleidomastoid

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Diaphragm

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External intercostals

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Abdominal muscles

Question 34

Gas exchange between the blood and the alveoli occurs through:

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Filtration

Question 35

The epiglottis primarily functions to:

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Prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing

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Line the trachea and produce mucus

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Control the diameter of the bronchi

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Facilitate gas exchange in the alveoli

Question 36

Which type of respiratory disorder is characterized by inflammation and constriction of the bronchi?

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

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Pulmonary embolism

Question 37

The primary function of surfactant in the lungs is to:

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Prevent alveolar collapse

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Lubricate the airways

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Enhance gas exchange

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Stimulate the respiratory muscles

Question 38

A unique feature of the human respiratory system, compared to other mammals, is:

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The presence of a diaphragm

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The number of alveoli

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The respiratory rate

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The type of respiratory muscle

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Regulation of body temperature

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Gas exchange between the lungs and blood

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Production of sound for speech

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Protection from inhaled pathogens

Question 40

The respiratory tract is divided into two main sections. Which section includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles?

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Lower respiratory tract

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Upper respiratory tract

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Alveolar duct

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Pleural cavity

Question 41

What is the main function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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Gas exchange between air and blood

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Producing mucus to trap foreign particles

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Filtering inhaled air

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Warming and humidifying inhaled air

Question 42

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

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Epiglottis

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Larynx

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Pharynx

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Trachea

Question 43

What is the name of the thin, double-layered membrane that encloses each lung?

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Pleura

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Endocardium

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Pericardium

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Peritoneum

Question 44

During inspiration (breathing in), what happens to the diaphragm?

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It contracts and flattens

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It relaxes and becomes dome-shaped

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It remains unchanged

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It contracts and becomes dome-shaped

Question 45

Compared to the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in deoxygenated blood entering the lungs, the PO2 in the alveoli is:

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Higher

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Lower

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Equal

Question 46

A patient presents with difficulty breathing and a persistent cough. Which of the following is a possible respiratory condition that could explain these symptoms?

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Pneumonia

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Broken bone

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Muscle strain

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Dehydration

Question 47

What is the term for the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a normal exhalation?

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Residual volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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Tidal volume

Question 48

How does the respiratory system primarily regulate blood pH?

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By exhaling carbon dioxide

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By filtering air

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By absorbing oxygen

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By producing mucus