Multiple Choice
Which of the following occurs in the lungs during inspiration?
Which of the following are functions of the respiratory system? Circle all that apply.
a. Providing for speech
b. Regulating the autonomic nervous system
c. Maintaining the acid-base balance of the blood
d. Temperature homeostasis
e. Raising the pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity
f. Assisting in blood pressure regulation
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Increased PCO2, temperature, and hydrogen ion concentration all increase Hb's affinity for oxygen.
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Each Hb protein can carry up to four oxygen molecules.