Respiration And Digestion

Question 1

What percent of oxygen and carbon dioxide does expired air contain?

Answer 1

16% oxygen and 4% carbon dioxide

Question 2

At rest, how many times a minute does an adult breathe?

Answer 2

16

Question 3

What structure covers the larynx during eating and drinking and presents food from entering the trachea?

Answer 3

Epiglottis

Question 4

What is the name of the severe allergic reaction which can shut down the airways and prevent breathing?

Answer 4

Emphysema

Question 5

If a dental instrument were to accidentally be inhaled during treatment, where is it most likely to lodge?

Answer 5

Right bronchus

Question 6

Which part of the digestive system are the waste products stored before elimination and the water and salts are removed?

Answer 6

Large intestines

Question 7

What is the correct term for swallowing?

Answer 7

Deglutition

Question 8

What does the pancreas not release?

Answer 8

Bike

Question 9

What is the correct term for low blood sugar levels?

Answer 9

Hypoglycaemia

Question 10

What is not a sign of hypoglycaemia?

Answer 10

Grey pallor

Question 11

What is not associated with the develop of stomach ulcers?

Answer 11

Xerostomia