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Bio 127 Exam 2 study guide
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How is pulmonary ventilation normally accomplished? Ans:
Breathing
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What is the most superior portion of the pharynx called? Ans:
Nasopharynx
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Where is the pleural space located? Ans: between the layers
of the membrane covering the lungs
What forms the Adam's apple? Ans: thyroid cartilage
what structure is reinforced by rings of cartilage? Ans:
Trachea
What is vital capacity? Ans: The volume of air that can be
expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation after
maximum inhalation
Describe what occurs in the lungs? Ans: O2 - diffuse into
blood
CO2 - diffuse into alveoli
How does O2 move from the lungs into the blood? Ans:
Diffusion
Bio 127 Exam 2 study guide
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
How is pulmonary ventilation normally accomplished? Ans:
Breathing
© 2026 Assignment
What is the most superior portion of the pharynx called? Ans:
Nasopharynx
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Where is the pleural space located? Ans: between the layers
of the membrane covering the lungs
What forms the Adam's apple? Ans: thyroid cartilage
what structure is reinforced by rings of cartilage? Ans:
Trachea
What is vital capacity? Ans: The volume of air that can be
expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation after
maximum inhalation
Describe what occurs in the lungs? Ans: O2 - diffuse into
blood
CO2 - diffuse into alveoli
How does O2 move from the lungs into the blood? Ans:
Diffusion