In: Anatomy and Physiology
1. The grapelike clusters of alveoli are called ___________.
a. alveolar ducts
b. alveolar membranes
c. alveolar capillaries
d. respiratory bronchioles
e. alveolar sacs
2. Contracting the diaphragm increases thoracic cavity __________ and decreases thoracic cavity ___________. This results in _________.
a. volume; pressure; inspiration
b. volume; pressure; expiration
c. pressure; volume; expiration
d. pressure; volume; inspiration
3. If your tidal volume is 500 mL and the conducting portion of your respiratory tract is 150 mL, how much air are you exchanging gases with from that breath?
a. Not enough information is given.
b. 500 mL
c. 350 mL
d. 650 mL
e. 150 mL
4. A drop in blood pressure stimulates the kidneys to secrete ___________.
a. angiotensin II
b. antidiuretic hormone
c. angiotensinogen
d. renin
e. aldosterone
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e) Alveolar sacs
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a) Volume, pressure , Inspiration
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c) 350 mL
500-150
Alveolar volume = 350 mL
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d) renin