Question 1

Figure 24.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior bronchopulmonary segment 
B)  Anterior basal bronchopulmonary segment 
C)  Posterior basal bronchopulmonary segment 
D)  Apicoposterior bronchopulmonary segment 
E)  Medial basal bronchopulmonary segment 
A)  Superior bronchopulmonary segment 
B)  Anterior basal bronchopulmonary segment 
C)  Posterior basal bronchopulmonary segment 
D)  Apicoposterior bronchopulmonary segment 
E)  Medial basal bronchopulmonary segment

Question 2

Filtering, warming, and humidification of the inhaled air begins at the entrance to the upper respiratory system and continues throughout the rest of the conducting system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some degree of emphysema is normally found in individuals aged 50-70.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Figure 24.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capillaries 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Alveolar duct 
D)  Alveolar sac 
E)  Elastic fibers 
A)  Capillaries 
B)  Smooth muscle 
C)  Alveolar duct 
D)  Alveolar sac 
E)  Elastic fibers

Question 5

The carina is an internal ridge that lies between the entrances to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower bronchi 
B)  main bronchi 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  lobar bronchi 
E)  segmental bronchi 
A)  lower bronchi 
B)  main bronchi 
C)  bronchioles 
D)  lobar bronchi 
E)  segmental bronchi

Question 6

The right main bronchus has a larger diameter than the left, and it descends toward the lung at a steeper angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Surfactant abnormalities can develop in adults as the result of severe respiratory infections or pulmonary injuries, which may result in alveolar collapse, producing a condition known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  emphysema 
C)  positive end-expiratory pressure 
D)  lung cancer 
E)  neonatal respiratory distress syndrome 
A)  adult respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  emphysema 
C)  positive end-expiratory pressure 
D)  lung cancer 
E)  neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

Question 8

Figure 24.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trachea 
B)  Glottis 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Hyoid bone 
E)  Cricoid cartilage 
A)  Trachea 
B)  Glottis 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Hyoid bone 
E)  Cricoid cartilage

Question 9

Compare the stimuli of the three reflexes that are involved in the regulation of respiration.

Accepted Answer

Normal breathing occurs automatically, w

Question 10

Figure 24.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cricoid cartilage 
B)  Hyoid bone 
C)  Vocal fold 
D)  Glottis 
E)  Thyroid cartilage 
A)  Cricoid cartilage 
B)  Hyoid bone 
C)  Vocal fold 
D)  Glottis 
E)  Thyroid cartilage

Question 11

Figure 24.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lingual tonsil 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Pharyngeal tonsil 
D)  Glottis 
E)  Palatine tonsil 
A)  Lingual tonsil 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Pharyngeal tonsil 
D)  Glottis 
E)  Palatine tonsil

Question 12

Inhaled air leaves the pharynx by passing through which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  carina 
B)  palatoglossal arch 
C)  uvula 
D)  glottis 
E)  laryngeal prominence 
A)  carina 
B)  palatoglossal arch 
C)  uvula 
D)  glottis 
E)  laryngeal prominence

Question 13

Discuss the symptoms and etiology of cystic fibrosis.

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common

Question 14

Which statement is untrue regarding the oropharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  It houses the paired palatine tonsils. 
B)  It is located posterior to the oral cavity. 
C)  It houses the lingual tonsils. 
D)  It houses the pharyngeal tonsils. 
E)  It extends from the level of the hyoid bone to beginning of the esophagus. 
A)  It houses the paired palatine tonsils. 
B)  It is located posterior to the oral cavity. 
C)  It houses the lingual tonsils. 
D)  It houses the pharyngeal tonsils. 
E)  It extends from the level of the hyoid bone to beginning of the esophagus.

Question 15

Why do children tend to have high-pitched voices; and why do males typically have lower voices than do females?

Accepted Answer

Air passing through the glottis vibrates

Question 16

Figure 24.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label EE.

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle nasal concha 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Superior nasal concha 
D)  Frontal sinus 
E)  Inferior nasal concha 
A)  Middle nasal concha 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Superior nasal concha 
D)  Frontal sinus 
E)  Inferior nasal concha

Question 17

In a tracheostomy procedure, an incision is made through which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  carina 
B)  cricoid cartilage 
C)  anterior tracheal wall 
D)  right main bronchus 
E)  posterior tracheal wall 
A)  carina 
B)  cricoid cartilage 
C)  anterior tracheal wall 
D)  right main bronchus 
E)  posterior tracheal wall

Question 18

Which of the following structures is included in the respiratory portion of the respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior nasal apertures 
B)  alveoli 
C)  carina 
D)  main bronchi 
E)  lobar bronchi 
A)  posterior nasal apertures 
B)  alveoli 
C)  carina 
D)  main bronchi 
E)  lobar bronchi

Question 19

Figure 24.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label U.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial basal bronchopulmonary segment 
B)  Anterior bronchopulmonary segment 
C)  Inferior lingular bronchopulmonary segment 
D)  Superior lingular bronchopulmonary segment 
E)  Apicoposterior bronchopulmonary segment 
A)  Medial basal bronchopulmonary segment 
B)  Anterior bronchopulmonary segment 
C)  Inferior lingular bronchopulmonary segment 
D)  Superior lingular bronchopulmonary segment 
E)  Apicoposterior bronchopulmonary segment

Question 20

Which cell type produces surfactant?

Accepted Answer

A)  type I alveolar cells 
B)  alveolar macrophages 
C)  type II alveolar cells 
D)  simple squamous cells 
E)  endothelial capillary cells 
A)  type I alveolar cells 
B)  alveolar macrophages 
C)  type II alveolar cells 
D)  simple squamous cells 
E)  endothelial capillary cells

Exam 24: The Respiratory System

Figure 24.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Filtering, warming, and humidification of the inhaled air begins at the entrance to the upper respiratory system and continues throughout the rest of the conducting system.

Some degree of emphysema is normally found in individuals aged 50-70.

Figure 24.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

The carina is an internal ridge that lies between the entrances to the ________.

The right main bronchus has a larger diameter than the left, and it descends toward the lung at a steeper angle.

Surfactant abnormalities can develop in adults as the result of severe respiratory infections or pulmonary injuries, which may result in alveolar collapse, producing a condition known as ________.

Figure 24.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

Compare the stimuli of the three reflexes that are involved in the regulation of respiration.

Figure 24.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Figure 24.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Inhaled air leaves the pharynx by passing through which structure?

Discuss the symptoms and etiology of cystic fibrosis.

Which statement is untrue regarding the oropharynx?

Why do children tend to have high-pitched voices; and why do males typically have lower voices than do females?

Figure 24.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label EE.

In a tracheostomy procedure, an incision is made through which structure?

Which of the following structures is included in the respiratory portion of the respiratory tract?

Figure 24.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label U.

Which cell type produces surfactant?

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