The Primary Purpose of the Pulmonary System Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the pulmonary system is

• A) ventilation.
• B) to provide an interface for gas exchange.
• C) to transport O₂ and CO₂ in the blood.
• D) formation of surfactant.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions or feelings.

Serious Side Effects

are unwanted or dangerous effects caused by medical treatment or intervention that can require additional medical attention or discontinuation of the treatment.

Classical Antipsychotics

Drugs (such as Thorazine and Haldol) that block dopamine receptors. These drugs seem to treat many positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, refers to the absence of normal behaviors or functions, such as lack of emotional expression, motivation, or speech, often associated with schizophrenia.