Most Foreign Substances in Inspired Air Fail to Reach the Lungs

question 76

Multiple Choice

Most foreign substances in inspired air fail to reach the lungs because of the

• A) ciliated epithelium and mucus that line the respiratory passages.
• B) abundant blood supply to the nasal mucosa.
• C) porous structure of the nasal conchae.
• D) action of the epiglottis.

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Definitions:

Guthrie

A psychologist recognized for his "contiguity theory" of learning, positing that associations between stimuli and responses are established through pairing or association.

Competing Associations

In learning and memory, the concept where multiple stimuli or ideas are linked to a single response or memory, leading to potential conflicts in recall or behavior.

Stimuli

External or internal elements that elicit responses from an organism or system.

S-R Association

The connection between a stimulus and the response it triggers, fundamental to behaviorist theories of learning and conditioning.