The amount of air that is moved in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing is called the:

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Question 1 of 4

The amount of air that is moved in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing is called the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tidal volume (B) is air moved in quiet breathing (~500 mL). Vital capacity (A) is maximum, residual (C) is leftover, vital volume (D) is fictional.

Question 2 of 4

Expiration is usually passive and occurs with the cessation of inspiratory contractions.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: True (A): Quiet expiration is passive, from elastic recoil after inspiratory muscles relax. False (B) is incorrect.

Question 3 of 4

Hyperventilation may cause body fluids to become more acidic.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): Hyperventilation lowers P_CO₂, raising pH (alkalosis), not acidity. True (A) is incorrect.

Question 4 of 4

The release of O₂ from hemoglobin is termed oxygenation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): Oxygenation is O₂ binding to hemoglobin; release is deoxygenation. True (A) is incorrect.

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