The respiratory system does not assist in:

a. the regulation of acid-base balance
b. the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
c. moving food to the esophagus
d. all of the above are functions of the respiratory system


c. moving food to the esophagus

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A. They would be at risk of autoimmune diseases with lung complications. B. They would be at risk of alveolar collapse due to too much surface tension in the alveoli. C. They would be more likely to have coughing fits. D. They would be at risk of bacterial infections in the lungs. E. None of these would occur.

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Calculate the predicted vital capacity (VC) of a female patient given the information below. Height: 56 inches Age: 36 years

A) 2998 mL B) 3106 mL C) 2384 mL D) 2456 mL

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The factors that affect flow rate through a vessel are integrated within what law?

a. Poiseuille's law b. Pascal's law c. Cushing's law d. laws of thermodynamics e. law of gravity

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define the neuron pathways and circuits.

What will be an ideal response?

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