What is the role of alveolar macrophages?a. to secrete pulmonary surfactantb. to secrete antimicrobial proteinsc. to remove pathogens and debrisd. to facilitate gas exchange

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Q: What is the advantage of breathing through the nose rather than the mouth? a. The nose warms,…

A: The breathing can be defined as the inhaling of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide out of the…

Q: You have placed an advanced airway in a patient with a respiratory condition and his heart rate…

A: In general, we can see the increased heart rate in patients for whom advanced airway has been placed…

Q: The structures in the passageways of the lung which become paralyzed in the early stages of chronic…

A: Chronic bronchitis is when the bronchi are inflamed for a long time. Smokers are particularly prone…

Q: Discuss the arrangement of the trachea, esophagus, larynx,and epiglottis, which normally prevents…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  It is the process in which the air is taken in and exhaled out. The…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system organs

A: All the organisms utilize oxygen to break the simple molecules like glucose, amino acids, or fatty…

Q: How is carbon dioxide primarily transported in the cardiovascular system?a. as biocarbonate ionsb.…

A: Step 1 The cardiovascular system or the circulatory system is a system of organs and structures…

Q: Describe the process of inhalation in the air pressure in the chest cavity

A: Breathing is a process mainly consist of two activities, inhalation and exhalation. It is a process…

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: The exchange of gases that occurs between the alveolar sac and the pulmonary capillary

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Q: Diffusion of gases occurs in the alveolar region only and not in the other parts of respiratory…

A: Each alveolus is composed of a thin layer of squamous epithelial cells that are highly permeable and…

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: he structure of alveoli is suited to their function.

A: The alveoli are custom-made to create gas exchange in lungs happen simply and with efficiency. Here…

Q: What is the function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?a. increase surface areab. exchange gasesc.…

A: The lateral walls of the nasal cavity consist of three projections called, the inferior, middle, and…

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: Give some common examples of simple alveolar glands.

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: Which is the order of airflow during inhalation? a. nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi,…

A: Step 1 Breathing is ventilation or movement that brings in fresh air into the lungs and removes foul…

Q: Relate the microscopic anatomy of the pulmonary alveoli to their role in gas exchange?

A: Introduction: The respiratory tract of a human is divided into two types: lower airways and upper…

Q: Describe the function of the cilia in the respiratory tubes.

A: The respiratory system involves various organs and allied parts that enable breathing. It involves…

Q: This connects the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs.a. epiglottis c. tracheab. pleura d. esophagus

A: The lungs are a pair of air-filled, spongy organs on either side of the chest (thorax). Via its…

Q: Fibrosis is a restrictive disease characterised by abnormal formation of fibre-like scar tissue in…

A: Fibrosis is a pathological condition also known as fibrotic scarring. In this condition, the…

Q: The condition emphysema results in loss of elastic recoil of the lung tissue. Would this make…

A: Emphysema is condition of lungs that causes shortness of breath . This happen due to alveoli damage.…

Q: Massive destruction of alveoli could result in: O A) respiratory alkalosis O B) metabolic acidosis…

A: The alveoli that are the air sacs in the lungs can undergo inflation to cause shortness of breath in…

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: _____________ is secreted by type II alveolar cells in the mammalianlungs and prevents the collapse…

A: Answer is option e.) Surfactant.

Q: Suppose a patient is receiving oxygen by mask. Are the arterioles leading into the O2-enriched…

A: Respiration is defined as a metabolic process, where the oxygen molecule is moved from the external…

Q: The nasopharynx (a) is lined with a stratified squamous epithelium, (b) contains the pharyngeal…

A: The correct option is (c), the nasopharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsil.

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

A: Various internal organs inside our body has varied functions. They have a crucial role in the…

Q: What is the name for the small flap that prevents food and drink from entering the trachea? O Larynx…

A: The trachea or the wind pipe is a wide hollow tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of 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: The great alveolar cells secrete aphospholipid–protein mixture called

A: Step 1 Each lung has about 300 million alveoli. Alveoli constitute the functional units of the…

Q: What is the function of the respiratory system? Describe the path of air from the nose to the…

A: Respiratory system starts from the nostril and ends in the lungs

Q: Which of the following statements about the removal of inhaled dust from the respiratory system is…

A: There are many dust particles in the air we are going to inhale but our respiratory system is quite…

Q: histology: write the function of The basal membrane Respiratory alveolocytes Secretory alveolocytes…

A: Anatomy is the scientific study of the organism’s structure together with their tissues, organs, and…

Q: How would paralysis of the diaphragm alter inspiration? a. It would prevent contraction of the…

A: A big muscle found beneath the heart and lungs. This is helpful to breathe. During inhaling the…

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: tate the function of each organ in the respiratory system.

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

Q: What feature of alveoli that helps in efficient gas exchange?

A: Alveoli are tiny cup-like hollow structures present at the end of the bronchial tubes throughout the…

Q: What are the characteristics features of the airways in a patient with asthma

A: Asthma is a allergic condition in which lungs become inflamed and narrowed making it difficult to…

Q: The functions of C-shaped tracheal cartilages are to prevent collapse or over-expansion of the…

A: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue which is formed from chondrocytes .

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: For each of the following structures, describe in detail how the structure allows for its function.…

A: The respiratory system consists of the organs as well as other elements of your body that help you…

Q: Describe the adaptation of the alveoli.

A: During the act of inhaling in and exhaling out, the alveoli are where the lungs and blood…