Chapter 10 Respiration and Artificial Ventilations

Question 1

For life to be maintained, a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide is needed. The condition when oxygen levels are low is called:

Answer 1

Hypoxia

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the exchange of gas in the alveoli?

Answer 2

Air moves into the alveoli, blood is transported by the pulmonary capillaries, and diffusion occurs.