Contraction and Relaxation of Smooth Muscle in the Walls of ____

question 6

Multiple Choice

Contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle in the walls of ____ can alter their diameter and therefore air flow.

• A)alveoli
• B)bronchioles
• C)bronchi
• D)trachea
• E)larynx

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Definitions:

Nerve Conduction

A medical diagnostic test that measures how quickly electrical impulses move through your peripheral nerves, often used to diagnose nerve damage or dysfunction.

Spirometer

A medical instrument used to measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs.

Scribe

A person who documents by hand or enters data into the EHR as a profession and helps providers keep track of records.

Hearing

The physiological process and perception of sound by the ears and brain, including the ability to perceive and interpret auditory information.