Hypoventilation causes a(n) __________ and leads to __________.
A) increased minute volume, hypocarbia
B) decreased minute volume, hypocarbia
C) increased minute volume, hypercarbia
D) decreased minute volume, hypercarbia
Answer: D) decreased minute volume, hypercarbia
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A) tunica intima B) tunica externa C) tunica media D) tunica adventitia
The otolithic membrane functions in hearing and in maintaining equilibrium.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Collagen produced by ________ cells forms ligaments that attach bone to bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Residual volume is
A. air remaining in the alveoli after very deep exhalation. B. air that remains in the passageways but not used for gas exchange. C. maximum volume of air moved in and out during a single deep breath. D. air moved in and out with each breath.