Which of the following is a function of the upper airway?

a.) relaxes bronchiole smooth muscle
b.) exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
c.) creates sound from vocal cord vibration
d.) warms and humidifies inhaled air


Answer: d.) warms and humidifies inhaled air

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Infectious, blood-saturated and dripping, regulated medical waste should be contained and discarded in red bags with a biohazard symbol

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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