Exam 15: Respiratory System

What is the form in which most of the carbon dioxide is transported?

Compared to the left lung,the right lung is

The organ that contains the vocal cords is the

The passageway that functions in both the respiratory and digestive systems is the

About 97% of the oxygen is transported by the blood

The ridge of hyaline cartilage that reinforces the region of bifurcation of the trachea is called the

What is the term for the pressure that always has the least value of the three involved in ventilation?

The two nerves that send stimulatory impulses to the respiratory muscles are the _____ nerves.

The pressure that normally is less than atmospheric pressure is the pressure in the

Surfactant makes the inner surfaces of the alveoli tend to stick together.

When oxygen combines with hemoglobin,the resulting molecule is called

Air enters the lungs when intrapulmonary pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.

The relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles results in a(n)

All of the following influence the direction of the reactions involved in the transport of carbon dioxide EXCEPT

The movement of air through the conducting passages between the atmosphere and the lungs is called