GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NU110 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING 2024
NU110 EXAM #2

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



4 phases of respiration - ANSWERS-1. Pulmonary ventilation

2. External gas exchange

3. Gas transport in the blood

4. Internal gas exchange



QUESTION 2



Respiration - ANSWERS-Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which
O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells.



QUESTION 3



Structures of the Respiratory System - ANSWERS-Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx,
Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli




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NU110 EXAM #2
QUESTION 4



pulmonary ventilation - ANSWERS-movement of air into and out of the
lungs/exchange of air between the atmosphere and the air sacs (Alveoli)



QUESTION 5



External gas exchange - ANSWERS-occurs in the lungs as oxygen diffuses from
the air sacs into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be
eliminated



QUESTION 6



Gas transport in the blood - ANSWERS-The circulating blood carries gases
between the lungs and the tissues, supplying oxygen to the cells and bringing back
carbon dioxide.



QUESTION 7



Internal gas exchange - ANSWERS-occurs in the tissues as oxygen diffuses from
the blood to the cells, whereas carbon dioxide travels from the cells into the blood



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