NURS 172 Unit 2 Exam (With complete solution)

where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide b/w outside air and lungs occur? correct answers the alveoli this is respiration what occurs as air moves into and out of the respiratory system through the process of inhalation and exhalation correct answers ventilation what is the process called that transports oxygenated blood to the body & brings back deoxygenated blood to the lungs to allow for re-oxygenation correct answers perfusion four responsibilities of the respiratory system correct answers - acid-base balance - speech - sense of smell - fluid balance the exchange of CO2/O2 and renal secretion of bicarbonate to maintain the body's pH is known as? correct answers acid-base balance what is the normal pH of the body correct answers 7.35-7.45 when CO2 levels rise does pH increase or decrease? correct answers decrease this is acidosis when CO2 levels decrease does pH increase or decrease? correct answers increase this is alkalosis what parts make up the upper respiratory system? correct answers nose mouth sinuses pharynx (throat) larynx what parts make up the lower respiratory system? correct answers trachea and lungs 4 paranasal sinuses correct answers ethmoid frontal sphenoid maxillary 5 functions of paranasal sinuses correct answers - humidify and warm inspired air - absorb shock