Test- Respiratory And Urinary Flashcards

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  1. What happens two cause air to be exhaled from the Lungs?
A

The diaphragm relaxes moves upward.

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  1. In gas exchange, does oxygen pass from the capillaries to the alveoli?
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No, carbon dioxide passes from the capillaries to the alveoli

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  1. Does air pressure in the chest increase when the diaphragm contracts?
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No, it decreases.

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  1. What is the flap in the throat? What is its function?
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It is the Epiglottis, it closes of the trachea when a person swallows.

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  1. What are the 2 main tubes in the urinary system called, what is their function? What tube gets rid of liquid waste?
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Uterers and a urethra. Both carry urine.The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, and urine is eliminated from the body through the urethra.

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