Exam 19: Respiratory System

The volume of air that enters (or leaves) during a single respiratory cycle is the

The intensity (volume) of a vocal sound is a result of the

Carbon dioxide is sometimes added to the air that a patient breathes in order to

The pitch of a vocal sound is controlled by changing the

Another word for breathing is ventilation.

Which of the following proteins transports some carbon dioxide in the blood?

The force that moves air into the lungs during inspiration comes from the

The hypoxia associated with high altitude can cause

A sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed is a

In emphysema,

A sudden contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed produces a sneeze.

When carbon dioxide bonds to hemoglobin, the compound ______ forms.

The inverse relationship between pressure and volume is known as

Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause or increase risk of

Globin is

People who work in factories that package buttered popcorn can develop a disorder caused by inhaling organic dust. This disorder is called

Atelectasis is

As the respiratory tube branches become smaller in diameter,

The respiratory membrane consists of

The left lung is larger than the right lung and is divided into three lobes.