Question 1

Why is transfused blood discarded after about 6 weeks of storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot bind to oxygen anymore. 
B)  It becomes too thick. 
C)  The BPG levels are too low for adequate release of oxygen to tissues. 
D)  The percent oxygen saturation is too low. 
A)  It cannot bind to oxygen anymore. 
B)  It becomes too thick. 
C)  The BPG levels are too low for adequate release of oxygen to tissues. 
D)  The percent oxygen saturation is too low.

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-Total lung capacity

Accepted Answer

A) Sum of the inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, tidal, and residual volumes 
B) Volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration 
C) Volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration 
D) Sum of the expiratory reserve, inspiratory reserve, and tidal volumes 
E) The amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volume 
A) Sum of the inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, tidal, and residual volumes 
B) Volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration 
C) Volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration 
D) Sum of the expiratory reserve, inspiratory reserve, and tidal volumes 
E) The amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volume

Question 3

Constriction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs during periods of exercise. 
B)  restricts the flow of air into the lungs. 
C)  decreases ciliary action. 
D)  increases airflow out of the lungs. 
E)  does not affect airflow. 
A)  occurs during periods of exercise. 
B)  restricts the flow of air into the lungs. 
C)  decreases ciliary action. 
D)  increases airflow out of the lungs. 
E)  does not affect airflow.

Question 4

The Bohr effect refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanism involved in diffusion of nitrogen into the blood. 
B)  physical laws governing the solubility of gases in fluids. 
C)  effect of pH on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. 
D)  chemical equilibrium between carbonic acid and bicarbonate in the blood. 
E)  effect of temperature on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. 
A)  mechanism involved in diffusion of nitrogen into the blood. 
B)  physical laws governing the solubility of gases in fluids. 
C)  effect of pH on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. 
D)  chemical equilibrium between carbonic acid and bicarbonate in the blood. 
E)  effect of temperature on the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve.

Question 5

Which of the following laryngeal cartilages are paired?
(1) Epiglottis
(2) Thyroid cartilage
(3) Corniculate cartilage
(4) Arytenoid cartilage
(5) Cuneiform cartilage
(6) Cricoid cartilage

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 6 
B)  3, 5, 6 
C)  2, 4, 5 
D)  3, 4, 5 
E)  2, 3, 4 
A)  1, 2, 6 
B)  3, 5, 6 
C)  2, 4, 5 
D)  3, 4, 5 
E)  2, 3, 4

Question 6

A greater than normal amount of CO2 in the blood is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercapnia 
B)  hypoxia 
C)  hyperdioxemia 
D)  hypodioxemia 
A)  hypercapnia 
B)  hypoxia 
C)  hyperdioxemia 
D)  hypodioxemia

Question 7

What is the volume of air that can be forcibly expired after expiration of the tidal volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Residual volume 
B)  Inspiratory reserve volume 
C)  Vital capacity 
D)  Expiratory reserve volume 
A)  Residual volume 
B)  Inspiratory reserve volume 
C)  Vital capacity 
D)  Expiratory reserve volume

Question 8

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bronchitis - inflammation of the bronchi 
B)  Emphysema - destruction of the alveolar walls 
C)  Pulmonary fibrosis - loss of elastic recoil in the lung 
D)  Cystic fibrosis - replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E)  Smokers - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
A)  Bronchitis - inflammation of the bronchi 
B)  Emphysema - destruction of the alveolar walls 
C)  Pulmonary fibrosis - loss of elastic recoil in the lung 
D)  Cystic fibrosis - replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E)  Smokers - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning the larynx is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The larynx contains four unpaired cartilages. 
B)  When the glottis closes, air is prevented from leaving the lungs. 
C)  Unlike other portions of the larynx, the epiglottis consists of some bony tissue. 
D)  The inferior laryngeal cartilage is the thyroid cartilage. 
E)  The epiglottis is also called "Adam's apple". 
A)  The larynx contains four unpaired cartilages. 
B)  When the glottis closes, air is prevented from leaving the lungs. 
C)  Unlike other portions of the larynx, the epiglottis consists of some bony tissue. 
D)  The inferior laryngeal cartilage is the thyroid cartilage. 
E)  The epiglottis is also called "Adam's apple".

Question 10

Which of the following individuals will have the highest vital capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A well-trained athlete (male or female) 
B)  A middle-aged, short female 
C)  An 80-year-old male 
D)  A young, obese male 
E)  An adult female 
A)  A well-trained athlete (male or female) 
B)  A middle-aged, short female 
C)  An 80-year-old male 
D)  A young, obese male 
E)  An adult female

Question 11

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-Vital capacity

Accepted Answer

A) Sum of the inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, tidal, and residual volumes 
B) Volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration 
C) Volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration 
D) Sum of the expiratory reserve, inspiratory reserve, and tidal volumes 
E) The amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volume 
A) Sum of the inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, tidal, and residual volumes 
B) Volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration 
C) Volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration 
D) Sum of the expiratory reserve, inspiratory reserve, and tidal volumes 
E) The amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volume

Question 12

Which of the following is an effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vital capacity is unchanged. 
B)  Minute ventilation rates increase. 
C)  Residual volume increases. 
D)  Gas exchange in the lungs remains unchanged. 
A)  Vital capacity is unchanged. 
B)  Minute ventilation rates increase. 
C)  Residual volume increases. 
D)  Gas exchange in the lungs remains unchanged.

Question 13

Contraction of the ________ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus abdominis 
B)  internal intercostals 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  external intercostals 
E)  sternocleidomastoid 
A)  rectus abdominis 
B)  internal intercostals 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  external intercostals 
E)  sternocleidomastoid

Question 14

Systemic (internal) respiration refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  atmospheric air coming into the lungs. 
B)  gas exchange between the lungs and the blood. 
C)  gas exchange in the atmosphere. 
D)  gas exchange between the blood and body tissues. 
E)  cellular respiration. 
A)  atmospheric air coming into the lungs. 
B)  gas exchange between the lungs and the blood. 
C)  gas exchange in the atmosphere. 
D)  gas exchange between the blood and body tissues. 
E)  cellular respiration.

Question 15

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-Increase in body temperature

Accepted Answer

A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep 
A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep

Question 16

Which of the paired cartilages of the larynx articulate with the cricoid cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Corniculate 
C)  Cuneiform 
D)  Epiglottis 
E)  Arytenoid 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Corniculate 
C)  Cuneiform 
D)  Epiglottis 
E)  Arytenoid

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the lungs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left lung is larger than the right lung. 
B)  The left lung contains two lobes, while the right lung contains three lobes. 
C)  The left lung has more bronchopulmonary segments than the right lung. 
D)  Only the right lung has a hilum. 
E)  The left lung contains three lobes, while the right lung contains two lobes. 
A)  The left lung is larger than the right lung. 
B)  The left lung contains two lobes, while the right lung contains three lobes. 
C)  The left lung has more bronchopulmonary segments than the right lung. 
D)  Only the right lung has a hilum. 
E)  The left lung contains three lobes, while the right lung contains two lobes.

Question 18

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-Decrease blood pH

Accepted Answer

A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep 
A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are located in the reticular activating system. 
B)  There is cross communication between these two groups. 
C)  These groups establish the basic rate and depth of breathing. 
D)  These groups increase the number of action potentials to the respiratory muscles during inspiration. 
E)  Two dorsal and two ventral respiratory groups make up the medullary respiratory center. 
A)  They are located in the reticular activating system. 
B)  There is cross communication between these two groups. 
C)  These groups establish the basic rate and depth of breathing. 
D)  These groups increase the number of action potentials to the respiratory muscles during inspiration. 
E)  Two dorsal and two ventral respiratory groups make up the medullary respiratory center.

Question 20

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Accepted Answer

A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep 
A) Destruction of the alveolar walls 
B) Inflammation of the bronchi 
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs 
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue 
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep

Exam 23: Respiratory System

Why is transfused blood discarded after about 6 weeks of storage?

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -Total lung capacity

Constriction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles

The Bohr effect refers to the

Which of the following laryngeal cartilages are paired? (1) Epiglottis (2) Thyroid cartilage (3) Corniculate cartilage (4) Arytenoid cartilage (5) Cuneiform cartilage (6) Cricoid cartilage

A greater than normal amount of CO2 in the blood is called ________.

What is the volume of air that can be forcibly expired after expiration of the tidal volume?

Which of the following is mismatched?

Which of the following statements concerning the larynx is correct?

Which of the following individuals will have the highest vital capacity?

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -Vital capacity

Which of the following is an effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Contraction of the ________ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity.

Systemic (internal) respiration refers to

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -Increase in body temperature

Which of the paired cartilages of the larynx articulate with the cricoid cartilage?

Which of the following statements regarding the lungs is correct?

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -Decrease blood pH

Which of the following statements concerning the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups is false?

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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