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5. In the presence of irritation, the vocal cords can spasm, closing the glottic opening. This is known as:
 
  A) glottico spasm.
  B) tracheal spasm.
  C) bronchospasm.
  D) laryngospasm.

Question 2

3. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the cells of the body is called:
 
  A) internal respiration.
  B) external ventilation.
  C) external respiration.
  D) internal ventilation.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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