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Dylann Aikia
on Oct 13, 2024
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The nurse knows that the primary function of the alveoli is which of the following?
A) Carry out gas exchange.
B) Store oxygen.
C) Regulate tidal volume.
D) Produce hemoglobin.
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place, crucial for breathing.
Gas Exchange
The process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled out of the body, primarily occurring in the lungs.
Tidal Volume
The amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath.
- Perceive the components that affect the rhythm of breath and the process of air exchange.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the components that affect the rhythm of breath and the process of air exchange.