A Typical Breath at Rest Moves About 0

question 11

Multiple Choice

A typical breath at rest moves about 0.5 liters of air,which is referred to as the ____________ volume.

• A)resting
• B)tidal
• C)residual
• D)exhaled

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Definitions:

Carrier Molecule

A protein that facilitates the transport of specific substances across a cell membrane by changing its shape.

Cyanide

A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Active Transport

A cellular process that uses energy to move molecules across cell membranes against their concentration gradient.