Question 1

The left lung has only two lobes,while the right lung has three.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The additional volume of air that can be inhaled at the end of a resting inspiration is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  expiratory reserve volume. 
B)  residual volume. 
C)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity. 
E)  tidal volume. 
A)  expiratory reserve volume. 
B)  residual volume. 
C)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity. 
E)  tidal volume.

Question 3

Carbon monoxide bonds to hemoglobin more strongly than does oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Serous fluid in the pleural cavity tends to hold the visceral and parietal pleural membranes together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Microorganisms trapped in the mucus of the nasal cavity eventually end up in the

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  bronchi. 
A)  larynx. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  bronchi.

Question 6

The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the thorax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The force responsible for normal resting expiration is supplied by

Accepted Answer

A)  the diaphragm. 
B)  external intercostal muscles. 
C)  elastic recoil of the lungs. 
D)  dilation of bronchial smooth muscle. 
E)  sternocleidomastoid muscles. 
A)  the diaphragm. 
B)  external intercostal muscles. 
C)  elastic recoil of the lungs. 
D)  dilation of bronchial smooth muscle. 
E)  sternocleidomastoid muscles.

Question 8

Most of the inspired air eventually ends up in the

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  bronchi. 
A)  larynx. 
B)  trachea. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  bronchi.

Question 9

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible is a measurement of that person's vital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Laryngitis is a potentially dangerous condition because it may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  obstruction of the esophagus. 
B)  obstruction of the airway. 
C)  pressure on the thyroid gland. 
D)  inner ear infection. 
E)  difficulty swallowing. 
A)  obstruction of the esophagus. 
B)  obstruction of the airway. 
C)  pressure on the thyroid gland. 
D)  inner ear infection. 
E)  difficulty swallowing.

Question 11

The condition of newborns called respiratory distress syndrome is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of surfactant. 
B)  lack of a hyaline membrane. 
C)  low oxygen concentration in the inspired air. 
D)  high oxygen concentration in the inspired air. 
E)  thick mucus clogging the airways. 
A)  lack of surfactant. 
B)  lack of a hyaline membrane. 
C)  low oxygen concentration in the inspired air. 
D)  high oxygen concentration in the inspired air. 
E)  thick mucus clogging the airways.

Question 12

A breathing pattern that eliminates too much CO2 is called hyperventilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ is a substance secreted by cells in the lungs that reduces surface tension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a substance secreted by cells...

Question 14

The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the visceral ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The layer of serous membrane that is...

Question 15

Microorganisms removed from incoming air by sticky airway mucus are most likely to be destroyed by

Accepted Answer

A)  toxins in the mucus. 
B)  the sweeping action of cilia. 
C)  the digestive action of gastric juice. 
D)  lack of oxygen. 
E)  high heat. 
A)  toxins in the mucus. 
B)  the sweeping action of cilia. 
C)  the digestive action of gastric juice. 
D)  lack of oxygen. 
E)  high heat.

Question 16

A voluntary increase in the rate and depth of breathing is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A voluntary increase in the rate and...

Question 17

The vocal cords are located within the

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  oral cavity. 
E)  nasal cavity. 
A)  pharynx. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  oral cavity. 
E)  nasal cavity.

Question 18

The volume of air that can be expelled from completely filled lungs is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  expiratory reserve volume. 
B)  residual volume. 
C)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity. 
E)  tidal volume. 
A)  expiratory reserve volume. 
B)  residual volume. 
C)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity. 
E)  tidal volume.

Question 19

Emphysema is characterized by a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

A)  total surface area of the respiratory membrane. 
B)  alveolar wall elasticity. 
C)  alveolar capillary networks. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  total surface area of the respiratory membrane. 
B)  alveolar wall elasticity. 
C)  alveolar capillary networks. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

The respiratory membrane consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  a single thickness of epithelial cells,but not the basement membrane. 
B)  a single thickness of epithelial cells and the basement membrane. 
C)  two thicknesses of epithelial cells,but not their basement membranes. 
D)  two thicknesses of epithelial cells and their basement membranes. 
E)  a single thickness of basement membrane. 
A)  a single thickness of epithelial cells,but not the basement membrane. 
B)  a single thickness of epithelial cells and the basement membrane. 
C)  two thicknesses of epithelial cells,but not their basement membranes. 
D)  two thicknesses of epithelial cells and their basement membranes. 
E)  a single thickness of basement membrane.

The left lung has only two lobes,while the right lung has three.

The additional volume of air that can be inhaled at the end of a resting inspiration is called the

Carbon monoxide bonds to hemoglobin more strongly than does oxygen.

Serous fluid in the pleural cavity tends to hold the visceral and parietal pleural membranes together.

Microorganisms trapped in the mucus of the nasal cavity eventually end up in the

The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the thorax.

The force responsible for normal resting expiration is supplied by

Most of the inspired air eventually ends up in the

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible is a measurement of that person's vital capacity.

Laryngitis is a potentially dangerous condition because it may cause

The condition of newborns called respiratory distress syndrome is caused by

A breathing pattern that eliminates too much CO₂ is called hyperventilation.

________ is a substance secreted by cells in the lungs that reduces surface tension.

The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the visceral ________.

Microorganisms removed from incoming air by sticky airway mucus are most likely to be destroyed by

A voluntary increase in the rate and depth of breathing is called ________.

The vocal cords are located within the

The volume of air that can be expelled from completely filled lungs is called the

Emphysema is characterized by a decrease in:

The respiratory membrane consists of

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The left lung has only two lobes,while the right lung has three.

The additional volume of air that can be inhaled at the end of a resting inspiration is called the

Carbon monoxide bonds to hemoglobin more strongly than does oxygen.

Serous fluid in the pleural cavity tends to hold the visceral and parietal pleural membranes together.

Microorganisms trapped in the mucus of the nasal cavity eventually end up in the

The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the thorax.

The force responsible for normal resting expiration is supplied by

Most of the inspired air eventually ends up in the

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible is a measurement of that person's vital capacity.

Laryngitis is a potentially dangerous condition because it may cause

The condition of newborns called respiratory distress syndrome is caused by

A breathing pattern that eliminates too much CO2 is called hyperventilation.

________ is a substance secreted by cells in the lungs that reduces surface tension.

The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the visceral ________.

Microorganisms removed from incoming air by sticky airway mucus are most likely to be destroyed by

A voluntary increase in the rate and depth of breathing is called ________.

The vocal cords are located within the

The volume of air that can be expelled from completely filled lungs is called the

Emphysema is characterized by a decrease in:

The respiratory membrane consists of

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Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

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A breathing pattern that eliminates too much CO₂ is called hyperventilation.