22. The Respiratory System

How do frogs primarily breathe when they are on land?

Which muscles contract to decrease thoracic volume and raise intrapulmonary pressure during expiration?

Which of the following are structural features of the trachea?

Which term describes the volume of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under resting conditions?

Which tube acts as the trunk of the respiratory tree in the upper respiratory system?

How does the muscular system assist the respiratory system in its function?

When auscultating the lungs, which of the following assessments would a nurse typically make?

The diaphragm relaxes during which process?

Which of the following best describes the respiratory cycle?

Which of the following factors would increase respiratory rate?

In the context of lung physiology, which type of respiration assessment is typically described as regular or irregular?

Why do the lungs expand as the rib cage lifts and the diaphragm contracts?

What is the correct order of air flow from the nose to the alveoli in the lungs?

Which statement about oxygen exchange in fish gills is correct?

Which specific process helps the respiratory system get rid of excess water and heat?