The Entrance and Exit of Air into and Out of the Lungs

question 5

Multiple Choice

The entrance and exit of air into and out of the lungs is called

• A) ventilation.
• B) external respiration.
• C) internal respiration.
• D) cellular respiration.
• E) inspiration.

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Definitions:

Karyotyping

A laboratory technique used to visualize chromosomes under a microscope to analyze the chromosomal composition of an individual or to detect genetic anomalies.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis where a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is sampled to test for chromosomal or genetic disorders.

Genetic Profiling

The process of determining the DNA sequence of specific genes or regions of the genome, used for identification or determining genetic susceptibility to diseases.

Chorionic Villi Sampling

A prenatal test that involves removing and testing a small sample of the placental tissue known as chorionic villi to screen for certain genetic conditions.