Chapter 9
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals · 10 exercises
Problem 1
What is meant by the phrase "gas exchange"?
3 step solution
Problem 2
Where does gas exchange take place?
3 step solution
Problem 3
What is the process by which oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood?
3 step solution
Problem 5
How does the structure of the alveoli make gas exchange efficient?
5 step solution
Problem 6
How is oxygen carried in the blood?
4 step solution
Problem 7
List the structures that air passes on its way from the nose to the alveoli:
7 step solution
Problem 8
What is the function of the mucus and cilia lining the respiratory passages?
3 step solution
Problem 9
How do movements of the ribs and diaphragm bring about inspiration? Circle the correct statement below. a) The diaphragm domes up into the thorax and ribs move in and down b) The diaphragm flattens and ribs move up and out c) The diaphragm domes up into the thorax and the ribs move up and out. d) The diaphragm flattens and the ribs move in and down
2 step solution
Problem 10
What is the function of the epiglottis?
4 step solution
Problem 11
What controls the rate of breathing?
4 step solution