A) low oxygen concentration in the lungs
B) high carbon dioxide concentration in the blood
C) low oxygen concentration in the blood
D) the firing of the intercostal nerves
E) stretch receptors in the alveolar walls
G) D) and E)
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A) chronic bronchitis-ongoing inflammation and possible infection of bronchi with loss of cilia
B) pulmonary fibrosis-loss of lung elasticity due to breathing silica, coal dust, asbestos, etc.
C) emphysema-reduced lung and chest volume due to collapsed alveoli and overventilation
D) pulmonary tuberculosis-a bacterial infection that the body tries to isolate and seal off
E) Pneumocystis carinii-pneumonia caused by a protozoan in absence of a healthy immune system
G) A) and B)
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B) False
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B) False
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A) The trauma must have damaged the nerve path controlling ribs on that side of the lung.
B) Negative feedback prevents the ribs and diaphragm on that side from causing pain.
C) When the chest volume expands, air can now rush in through the puncture without filling the alveoli.
D) Mucus or blood must be filling the lobe.
E) Stimulation of stretch receptors in the alveolar walls initiate inhibitory nerve impulses.
G) B) and C)
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A) gas bubbles.
B) oxyhemoglobin.
C) bicarbonate ions.
D) carbaminohemoglobin.
E) carbon monoxide.
G) B) and E)
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A) pharynx
B) larynx
C) trachea
D) bronchioles
E) alveoli
G) B) and D)
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A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.
E) 5.
G) B) and D)
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A) otitis media
B) laryngitis
C) asthma
D) pneumonia
E) emphysema
G) B) and C)
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A) is a digestive enzyme.
B) is dissolved in plasma.
C) speeds up the conversion of carbonic acid to carbon dioxide and water.
D) speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen.
E) speeds up the conversion of oxyhemoglobin.
G) None of the above
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A) increased risk of lung cancer
B) increased severity of allergies
C) increased risk of ulcers
D) increased risk of stroke
E) increased risk of diabetes
G) B) and D)
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