Breathing and Exchange of Gases — Practice Quiz
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
What is the average breathing rate for a healthy human?
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
Which part of the brain regulates respiratory rhythm?
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How is most oxygen transported in the blood?
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Bound to red blood cells
About 97% of oxygen is transported by red blood cells bound to hemoglobin.
What muscle helps create pressure changes during breathing?
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The diaphragm
The diaphragm is the dome-shaped muscle that helps in changing the volume of the thoracic chamber during breathing. Its contraction increases thoracic volume and helps create the pressure difference needed for inspiration. The intercostal muscles also assist, but among the given options the diaphragm is the muscle responsible.
What is the main site of gas exchange in the lungs?
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Alveoli
Alveoli are thin, irregular-walled, vascularized structures where actual gas exchange occurs.
What percent of carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonate?
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70%
Approximately 70% of carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonate in the blood.
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