The functions of C-shaped tracheal cartilages are to prevent collapse or over-expansion of the airway and to allow expansion of the _____ a. larynx b. esophagus c. vocal cords d. stomach

Q: Contrast the epithelium of the bronchioles with that of the alveoli and explain how the structural…

A: Anatomy and physiology are the branches of biology, anatomy deals with the study of the structure of…

Q: If the transpulmonary pressure equals zero,a. a pneumothorax has probably occurred.b. the lungs…

A: If 'transpulmonary pressure becomes (alveolar pressure = intrapleural pressure), such as when the…

Q: The lungs do not normally collapse because of:

A: In the aerodynamics of the lung volume flows, there is a following rationale. Suppose there are two…

Q: 30. The alveolar epiihe (a) nonciliated columnar (b) noncilated squamous lot ciliated columnar [d)…

A: Alveoli are the sac-like structures present in the lungs. They are involved in the diffusion of…

Q: The rhythmic control of breathing is produced by the activity of inspiratory and expiratory neurons…

A: Breathing refers to a rhythmic activity that occurs due to the neuronal network's function within…

Q: 29 A. Intralobular connective tissue B. Alveoli C. Intralobular duct D. Interlobular duct 30 31 E.…

A: Correct match of the diagram is 29 -E        Interlobular  connective tissue 30- B        Alveoli…

Q: The left main stem bronchus angles off from the carina at aboutA. 10–20 degrees from the carina.B.…

A: Carina is defined as the cartilage ridge that is present in the trachea which will separate the…

Q: The C-shaped cartilages in the tracheaa. serve as a point of attachment for some muscles…

A: Tracheal cartilages: The trachea also called the windpipe houses tracheal rings/tracheal cartilages…

Q: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. Why does someone with laryngitis have a hard time…

A: Inflammation is the protective response of body which includes immune cells,blood vessels and…

Q: List the branches of the bronchial tree.

A: The bronchial tree comprises the bronchi along with its various branches that transport air to the…

Q: Which of the following statements about choking is true?a. It triggers the cough reflex.b. It occurs…

A: Choking is the obstruction or blockage of the upper respiratory tract by food or foreign objects…

Q: The following is correct about the nose a, Bridge of the nose is formed from the nasal bones b,…

A: Introduction: Bones are composed of a framework of protein which is known as collagen. A mineral…

Q: How is inhaled air modifi ed before it reaches the lungs?a. It must be humidifi ed.b. It must be…

A: Respiration defines the movement of oxygen from the surroundings to the cells within tissues. The…

Q: Diagram of portion of lung lobule. and Bronchial tree branching

A: NOTE:- As you have posted two diagrams, we will solve the first part for you, to get the remaining…

Q: The bronchi lead to the: bronchioles

A: The respiratory system is a collection of organs and tissues that assist us in breathing, exchanging…

Q: SIO The smaller alveolus has a radius tilation in the smaller alveolus is

A: Alveoli are tiny air sac in the lungs. In humans about 480 million alveoli present. The function of…

Q: Match the words with their descriptions. ___ trachea a. muscle of respiration ___ pharynx b. gap…

A: The respiratory system is involved in providing all necessary oxygen to all the parts of the body by…

Q: What do you mean by simple alveolar glands?

A: A gland is an organ, which is composed of specialized group of cells that produce secretions and…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of the pleurae and pleural fluid? A. decreasing friction…

A: Pleurae and pleural fluid are related to the lungs. The lungs extend up to T10( 10th thoracic…

Q: What do you mean by alveoli?

A: Alveoli are an important part of the respiratory system whose function it is to exchange oxygen and…

Q: which of the following is a complication associated with the presnce of tracheostomy tube? a)…

A: Tracheostomy is the process of creating an opening in the trachea just below the larynx through a…

Q: 1. Which part of the respiratory system where air, water, and food pes b. trachea c. pharynx d.…

A: A network of tissues and organs that helps in breathing is known as the respiratory system. It…

Q: Your adult patient seems to pale and breathing 16 times per minute. WHich of these signs would youe…

A: Vital signs are measured to assess a person's general health and fitness. Vital signs include body…

Q: The major function of the alveoli is to Select one: O a. moisten the air O b. filter dust and…

A: Alveoli are tiny air sacs present in the lungs which appears as a bunch of grapes. These are also…

Q: The trachea bifurcates into ______________________________. a. secondary bronchi b. primary bronchi…

A: Trachea is a tube-like organ which connects the larynx to the lungs. It conducts the transports of…

Q: Figure shows nervous control during breathing. a)What happened to S during inspiration? b)Identify…

A: S represents the rib muscles do, during inspiration contraction of external intercostal muscles will…

Q: A taxi driver was carried into an emergency room after being knifed once in the left side of the…

A: A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung medical condition. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the…

Q: A smoker develops damage to several alveoli that then can no longer function. How does this affect…

A: The alveoli as the most distal part of the respiratory tract function primarily in gas exchange.…

Q: Asphyxia C

A: Asphyxiation also referred as asphyxia or suffocation is a condition when body doesn't get enough…

Q: The rate breathing is controlled by the ________?     A. ventral respiratory group   B. dorsal…

A: Breathing is a physical process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. Respiration is the…

Q: Select the correct statement about bronchi? O A. all answers are wrong O B. Bronchioles branch to…

A: Thr trachea branches differentiate into 2 primary bronchii then this give rise to secondary as well…

Q: The lung segment called the superior lingula is found in theA. left lung, lower division of the…

A: Respiration is a biochemical process of oxidation of organic compounds in an orderly manner for the…

Q: Hyaline cartilage is found in all of the following structures except the a. trachea. b. larynx. c.…

A: Cartilage is the solid, pliable, connective tissue that resists compression in the body. There are…

Q: Select the disease which makes lungs lose its elasticity due to the inflammation of alveoli. A. Lung…

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Q: Explain how an individual with emphysema will have a difficult time carrying out respiration.

A: Emphysema is a medical condition that majorly affects the lungs of an individual. The lungs are…

Q: A smoker develops damage to several alveoli that thencan no longer function. How does this affect…

A: Alveoli are the tiny air-sac like structure present at the end of each bronchus in the lungs. These…

Q: A section of the lung that receives its own tertiarybronchus is called the ________.a.…

A: The respiratory system is known to contain several components but the most important organ is the…

Q: A. lumen of air sacs 2. B. pulmonary venule C. pulmonary arteriole 4. D. alveoli 5. E. terminal…

A: Given diagram is of alveoli.Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange. They are present at the end of…

Q: Fill in the boxes with the appropriate words to complete the process of gas exchange within the…

A: a. capillary b. Oxygen c. Carbon di oxide d. alveoli e. Red Blood cells

Q: Select one: O a. right primary bronchus O b. alveoli O c. left primary bronchus O d. bronchiole O e.…

A: Diagram 1... In lungs,  the trachea terminally expands or elongates into two branches and these grow…