The Primary Effect of Increased P_O2 in the Lungs Is

question 93

Multiple Choice

The primary effect of increased P_O2 in the lungs is to cause________which________the ventilation -perfusion ratio back to a normal level.

• A) vasodilation : decreases
• B) bronchodilation : increases
• C) vasoconstriction : decreases
• D) bronchoconstriction : decreases
• E) vasoconstriction : increases

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Definitions:

Kinesthesia

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling proprioception.

Position

Position refers to the specific location or orientation of an object or individual in space relative to a reference point.

Visceroreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the internal organs (viscera) that generate impulses regarding physiological processes, including pain, hunger, and fullness.

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue is a type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix.