The respiratory quotient is
A) the rate at which gases diffuse across the alveolar capillary membrane
B) respiratory rate times tidal volume
C) the ratio of O₂ consumed to CO₂ produced
D) the ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed
E) equal to 1.0 on a typical American diet
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Q6: Type I alveolar cells
A)form the wall of
Q7: A transmural pressure gradient exists across the
Q8: In addition to gas exchange, the respiratory
Q9: When the diaphragm contracts,
A)the volume of the
Q10: Which of the following is the last
Q12: During inspiration,
A)intra-alveolar pressure falls below atmospheric pressure.
B)the
Q13: Under normal conditions, when _ pressure becomes
Q14: Inspiratory events occur because
A)the air pressure in
Q15: The inspiratory muscles include the
A)diaphragm and internal
Q16: At the end of a normal expiration,
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