The epiglottis
A) is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
B) prevents air from entering the esophagus.
C) prevents food from entering the trachea.
D) is the Adam's apple.
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Q46: Which of the following is most likely
Q47: The Hering-Breuer reflex
A)prevents overinflation of the lungs.
B)is
Q48: Which respiratory structure is distal to the
Q49: Atelectasis
A)decreases the surface area for gas exchange.
B)causes
Q50: In reference to a normally expanded lung,the
A)intrapulmonic
Q52: Which substance greatly reduces the attractive forces
Q53: What is the effect of phrenic nerve
Q54: Across which structure(s) does most gas exchange
Q55: Laryngospasm is most likely to cause
A)emphysema.
B)pneumothorax.
C)acute respiratory
Q56: The central chemoreceptors are primarily sensitive to
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