Question 1

An asthma attack results from the narrowing of bronchial airways and inflammation of the bronchial mucosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Training improves the efficiency in breathing by altering alveoli function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In the lungs, thin-walled sacs that are highly vascularized and efficient in gas exchange are called __________.

Accepted Answer

alveoli

Question 4

During exercise, why does the pH of the blood become acidic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potassium levels increase 
B)  ATP levels decrease in the kidneys 
C)  Molecules that act as organic bases are taken up by cells 
D)  Co2 levels increase 
E)  There is decreased blood flow to the liver 
A)  Potassium levels increase 
B)  ATP levels decrease in the kidneys 
C)  Molecules that act as organic bases are taken up by cells 
D)  Co2 levels increase 
E)  There is decreased blood flow to the liver

Question 5

Sympathetic (adrenergic) input in the airways causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxation of smooth muscle cells and increases in airflow 
B)  Contraction of smooth muscle and increases in airflow 
C)  Relaxation of smooth muscle cells and decreases in airflow 
D)  Similar responses as cholinergic input 
E)  Lower vascular resistance 
A)  Relaxation of smooth muscle cells and increases in airflow 
B)  Contraction of smooth muscle and increases in airflow 
C)  Relaxation of smooth muscle cells and decreases in airflow 
D)  Similar responses as cholinergic input 
E)  Lower vascular resistance

Question 6

The lung ventilation rate is the result of breathing frequency and tidal volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The total cross-sectional area in the lungs for gas exchange has been estimated between 500 and 1,000 square feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The extent of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can be limited by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance therapy with a leukotriene modifier like montelukast 
B)  Treatment with beta-blockers 
C)  Taking anti-histamines after working out 
D)  Losing weight and getting plenty of sleep 
E)  No longer smoking cigarettes 
A)  Maintenance therapy with a leukotriene modifier like montelukast 
B)  Treatment with beta-blockers 
C)  Taking anti-histamines after working out 
D)  Losing weight and getting plenty of sleep 
E)  No longer smoking cigarettes

Question 9

The suppression of cytokine production by corticosteroids helps decrease the level of inflammation and leukocyte infiltration in the airways of patients with asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When $\beta$-2 agonists like clenbuterol are taken systemically, fast twitch muscle function is enhanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Asthma medications that act as "short-term relievers" do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease edema in the lungs 
B)  Affect inflammatory pathways that include leukotrienes 
C)  Cause relaxation of smooth muscle cells in the airway 
D)  Cause constriction of certain bronchioles to divert air to needed areas in the lung 
E)  Decrease calcium entry and slow muscle contractions 
A)  Decrease edema in the lungs 
B)  Affect inflammatory pathways that include leukotrienes 
C)  Cause relaxation of smooth muscle cells in the airway 
D)  Cause constriction of certain bronchioles to divert air to needed areas in the lung 
E)  Decrease calcium entry and slow muscle contractions

Question 12

Inhaled $\beta$-2 agonists can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and significant ergogenic potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the lower brain stem, the rate and depth of breathing are controlled by the ____________.

Accepted Answer

respirator

Question 14

Which of the following causes exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of cholinergic activity 
B)  Loss of heat and water from the respiratory tract 
C)  Excessive adrenergic input 
D)  Unresolved sleep disorders 
E)  Smoking cigarettes 
A)  Loss of cholinergic activity 
B)  Loss of heat and water from the respiratory tract 
C)  Excessive adrenergic input 
D)  Unresolved sleep disorders 
E)  Smoking cigarettes

Question 15

Aerobic exercise training improves factors related to both oxygen transport and oxygen utilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An asthma attack results from the narrowing of bronchial airways and inflammation of the bronchial mucosa.

Training improves the efficiency in breathing by altering alveoli function.

In the lungs, thin-walled sacs that are highly vascularized and efficient in gas exchange are called __________.

During exercise, why does the pH of the blood become acidic?

Sympathetic (adrenergic) input in the airways causes which of the following?

The lung ventilation rate is the result of breathing frequency and tidal volume.

The total cross-sectional area in the lungs for gas exchange has been estimated between 500 and 1,000 square feet.

The extent of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can be limited by which of the following?

The suppression of cytokine production by corticosteroids helps decrease the level of inflammation and leukocyte infiltration in the airways of patients with asthma.

When $\beta$ -2 agonists like clenbuterol are taken systemically, fast twitch muscle function is enhanced.

Asthma medications that act as "short-term relievers" do which of the following?

Inhaled $\beta$ -2 agonists can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and significant ergogenic potential.

In the lower brain stem, the rate and depth of breathing are controlled by the ____________.

Which of the following causes exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

Aerobic exercise training improves factors related to both oxygen transport and oxygen utilization.

Basic Pharmacology

Basics of Exercise Performance

Autonomic Pharmacology and Stress

Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertension

Diuretics

Sympathomimetics

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Lipid-Modifying Agents

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Drugs

Dietary Supplements

Caffeine

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Exam 7: Respiratory Agents

An asthma attack results from the narrowing of bronchial airways and inflammation of the bronchial mucosa.

Training improves the efficiency in breathing by altering alveoli function.

In the lungs, thin-walled sacs that are highly vascularized and efficient in gas exchange are called __________.

During exercise, why does the pH of the blood become acidic?

Sympathetic (adrenergic) input in the airways causes which of the following?

The lung ventilation rate is the result of breathing frequency and tidal volume.

The total cross-sectional area in the lungs for gas exchange has been estimated between 500 and 1,000 square feet.

The extent of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can be limited by which of the following?

The suppression of cytokine production by corticosteroids helps decrease the level of inflammation and leukocyte infiltration in the airways of patients with asthma.

When β\betaβ -2 agonists like clenbuterol are taken systemically, fast twitch muscle function is enhanced.

Asthma medications that act as "short-term relievers" do which of the following?

Inhaled β\betaβ -2 agonists can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and significant ergogenic potential.

In the lower brain stem, the rate and depth of breathing are controlled by the ____________.

Which of the following causes exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

Aerobic exercise training improves factors related to both oxygen transport and oxygen utilization.

Basic Pharmacology

Basics of Exercise Performance

Autonomic Pharmacology and Stress

Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertension

Diuretics

Sympathomimetics

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Lipid-Modifying Agents

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Drugs

Dietary Supplements

Caffeine

Ethanol, Nicotine, and Cannabis

Performance Enhancing Substances

Filters

When $\beta$ -2 agonists like clenbuterol are taken systemically, fast twitch muscle function is enhanced.

Inhaled $\beta$ -2 agonists can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and significant ergogenic potential.