Question 1

The most aggressive form of lung cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous cell carcinoma. 
B)  small-cell carcinoma. 
C)  adenocarcinoma. 
D)  large-cell carcinoma. 
E)  mesothelioma. 
A)  squamous cell carcinoma. 
B)  small-cell carcinoma. 
C)  adenocarcinoma. 
D)  large-cell carcinoma. 
E)  mesothelioma.

Question 2

Which two factors affect how many gas molecules move across the respiratory surface in any given time?

Accepted Answer

A)  moisture and transport proteins 
B)  moisture and surface area 
C)  partial pressure gradient and moisture 
D)  partial pressure gradient and surface area 
E)  transport proteins and surface area 
A)  moisture and transport proteins 
B)  moisture and surface area 
C)  partial pressure gradient and moisture 
D)  partial pressure gradient and surface area 
E)  transport proteins and surface area

Question 3

When ciliary action in the lungs is interfered with and mucus builds up, which disease may develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphysema 
B)  bronchitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  pneumothorax 
E)  tuberculosis 
A)  emphysema 
B)  bronchitis 
C)  pleurisy 
D)  pneumothorax 
E)  tuberculosis

Question 4

The maximum amount of air that can be taken into the lungs in a single deep breath is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vital capacity. 
B)  tidal volume. 
C)  pleural volume. 
D)  alveolar volume. 
E)  inspirational capacity. 
A)  vital capacity. 
B)  tidal volume. 
C)  pleural volume. 
D)  alveolar volume. 
E)  inspirational capacity.

Question 5

Smoking has been shown to cause all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchitis. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  lung cancer. 
D)  coronary disease. 
E)  healthy skin. 
A)  bronchitis. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  lung cancer. 
D)  coronary disease. 
E)  healthy skin.

Question 6

What is the proper sequence of air flow in the human respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea 
B)  nasal cavities, pharynx, bronchi, larynx, trachea 
C)  nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi 
D)  nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi 
E)  nasal cavities, bronchi, larynx, trachea, pharynx 
A)  nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea 
B)  nasal cavities, pharynx, bronchi, larynx, trachea 
C)  nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi 
D)  nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi 
E)  nasal cavities, bronchi, larynx, trachea, pharynx

Question 7

The human vocal cords are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  glottis. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  larynx. 
E)  bronchus. 
A)  glottis. 
B)  pharynx. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  larynx. 
E)  bronchus.

Question 8

The muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the

Accepted Answer

A)  intercostal muscle. 
B)  pectoral muscle. 
C)  serratus muscle. 
D)  oblique muscle. 
E)  diaphragm muscle. 
A)  intercostal muscle. 
B)  pectoral muscle. 
C)  serratus muscle. 
D)  oblique muscle. 
E)  diaphragm muscle.

Question 9

The respiratory system's role in respiration ends with which structure(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the bronchioles 
B)  the alveoli 
C)  the bronchi 
D)  the trachea 
E)  the glottis 
A)  the bronchioles 
B)  the alveoli 
C)  the bronchi 
D)  the trachea 
E)  the glottis

Question 10

During exhalation,

Accepted Answer

A)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity is less than the pressure within the lungs. 
B)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity is greater than the pressure within the lungs. 
C)  the diaphragm moves downward and becomes more flattened. 
D)  the chest cavity volume increases. 
E)  movement of the diaphragm is inhibited. 
A)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity is less than the pressure within the lungs. 
B)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity is greater than the pressure within the lungs. 
C)  the diaphragm moves downward and becomes more flattened. 
D)  the chest cavity volume increases. 
E)  movement of the diaphragm is inhibited.

Question 11

The 2003 outbreak of SARS began in

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A)  the United States. 
B)  Great Britain. 
C)  Russia. 
D)  Africa. 
E)  China. 
A)  the United States. 
B)  Great Britain. 
C)  Russia. 
D)  Africa. 
E)  China.

Question 12

Smoking has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer. 
B)  breast cancer. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  higher levels of LDL cholesterol. 
E)  increases lung capacity. 
A)  lung cancer. 
B)  breast cancer. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  higher levels of LDL cholesterol. 
E)  increases lung capacity.

Question 13

Life-long nonsmokers live an average of how much longer than those who in their mid-twenties smoked two packs of cigarettes a day?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  1 to 2 years 
C)  3 to 5 years 
D)  7 to 9 years 
E)  over 12 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  1 to 2 years 
C)  3 to 5 years 
D)  7 to 9 years 
E)  over 12 years

Question 14

SARS is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  influenza. 
D)  histoplasmosis. 
E)  emphysema. 
A)  lung cancer. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  influenza. 
D)  histoplasmosis. 
E)  emphysema.

Question 15

The enzyme responsible for converting free carbon dioxide in the blood into forms in which it can be transported in the blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbonic anhydrase. 
B)  carboxypeptidase. 
C)  carbonase. 
D)  decarboxylase. 
E)  dehydrogenase. 
A)  carbonic anhydrase. 
B)  carboxypeptidase. 
C)  carbonase. 
D)  decarboxylase. 
E)  dehydrogenase.

Question 16

Which lung disease may spread to the eyes causing permanent blindness?

Accepted Answer

A)  tuberculosis 
B)  influenza 
C)  viral pneumonia 
D)  histoplasmosis 
E)  pertusis 
A)  tuberculosis 
B)  influenza 
C)  viral pneumonia 
D)  histoplasmosis 
E)  pertusis

Question 17

Hemoglobin

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to give up oxygen in regions where partial pressure of oxygen exceeds that in the lungs. 
B)  tends to hold onto oxygen when the pH of the blood drops. 
C)  tends to release oxygen where the temperature is lower. 
D)  releases oxygen more readily in highly active tissues. 
E)  may bind up to 16 molecules of oxygen. 
A)  tends to give up oxygen in regions where partial pressure of oxygen exceeds that in the lungs. 
B)  tends to hold onto oxygen when the pH of the blood drops. 
C)  tends to release oxygen where the temperature is lower. 
D)  releases oxygen more readily in highly active tissues. 
E)  may bind up to 16 molecules of oxygen.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: digestive system
urinary system
nervous system
reproductive system
muscular system

Accepted Answer

The Answer of via the mother, supplies oxygen and removes is...

Question 19

The residual volume of the lungs is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 milliliters. 
B)  2000 milliliters. 
C)  4800 milliliters. 
D)  3800 milliliters. 
E)  5200 milliliters. 
A)  1200 milliliters. 
B)  2000 milliliters. 
C)  4800 milliliters. 
D)  3800 milliliters. 
E)  5200 milliliters.

Question 20

In order to dislodge food that has accidentally entered the trachea, which procedure is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Ortolani maneuver. 
B)  the Herbert maneuver. 
C)  the Heimlich maneuver. 
D)  the Bartholin maneuver. 
E)  the Feingold maneuver. 
A)  the Ortolani maneuver. 
B)  the Herbert maneuver. 
C)  the Heimlich maneuver. 
D)  the Bartholin maneuver. 
E)  the Feingold maneuver.

Exam 10: The Respiratory System

The most aggressive form of lung cancer is

Which two factors affect how many gas molecules move across the respiratory surface in any given time?

When ciliary action in the lungs is interfered with and mucus builds up, which disease may develop?

The maximum amount of air that can be taken into the lungs in a single deep breath is the

Smoking has been shown to cause all of the following EXCEPT

What is the proper sequence of air flow in the human respiratory system?

The human vocal cords are located in the

The muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the

The respiratory system's role in respiration ends with which structure(s)?

During exhalation,

The 2003 outbreak of SARS began in

Smoking has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Life-long nonsmokers live an average of how much longer than those who in their mid-twenties smoked two packs of cigarettes a day?

SARS is a form of

The enzyme responsible for converting free carbon dioxide in the blood into forms in which it can be transported in the blood is

Which lung disease may spread to the eyes causing permanent blindness?

Hemoglobin

The residual volume of the lungs is approximately

In order to dislodge food that has accidentally entered the trachea, which procedure is used?

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