Question 1

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Alveoli

Accepted Answer

A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect 
A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect D

Question 2

Air enters from the buccal cavity into the lungs of

Accepted Answer

A)  amphibians. 
B)  mammals. 
C)  birds. 
D)  reptiles. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  amphibians. 
B)  mammals. 
C)  birds. 
D)  reptiles. 
E)  none of these. A

Question 3

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-Contraction of diaphragm

Accepted Answer

A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect 
A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect G

Question 4

During passive expiration

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm relaxes. 
B)  external intercostal muscles relax. 
C)  internal intercostals muscles relax. 
D)  two of these. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  diaphragm relaxes. 
B)  external intercostal muscles relax. 
C)  internal intercostals muscles relax. 
D)  two of these. 
E)  all of these.

Question 5

Compare and contrast ventilation and gas exchange in fish with gas exchange in
 birds..

Accepted Answer

Ventilation and gas exchange in fish and

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of diffusion of gases is about the same for water and air environments. 
B)  Proteins convert gases between diffusible and nondiffusible forms. 
C)  Trachea have a high "D" value. 
D)  Sinking cold water oxygenates the lower regions of oceans. 
E)  Cilia provide water flow for oxygenation in aquatic Paramecium. 
A)  The rate of diffusion of gases is about the same for water and air environments. 
B)  Proteins convert gases between diffusible and nondiffusible forms. 
C)  Trachea have a high "D" value. 
D)  Sinking cold water oxygenates the lower regions of oceans. 
E)  Cilia provide water flow for oxygenation in aquatic Paramecium.

Question 7

Aquatic respiratory systems can perform non respiratory functions like

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid and solute balance. 
B)  acid-base balance. 
C)  excretion. 
D)  nutrient and mineral uptake. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  fluid and solute balance. 
B)  acid-base balance. 
C)  excretion. 
D)  nutrient and mineral uptake. 
E)  all of these.

Question 8

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice:
-T- state of hemoglobin

Accepted Answer

A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect 
A)  bird 
B)  Bohr's effect 
C)  Copper 
D)  Mammals 
E)  iron
F) expiration
G) inspiration
H) low affinity for oxygen
I) high affinity for oxygen
J) Root effect

Question 9

Explain why the lungs are normally stretched to fill the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

The lungs are normally stretched to fill

Question 10

In water, gas solubility ______________as temperature increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  remains the same 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  remains the same

Question 11

Bimodal breathers have the ability to use positive or negative pressures for ventilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Root effect shifts the hemoglobin saturation curve to the right of normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Thoracic wall and lungs remain in close apposition because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the intrapleural fluid's cohesiveness. 
B)  the intraaveolar pressure. 
C)  the atmospheric pressure. 
D)  the transmural pressure gradient. 
E)  the combination of intrapleural fluid cohesiveness and the transmural pressure gradient. 
A)  the intrapleural fluid's cohesiveness. 
B)  the intraaveolar pressure. 
C)  the atmospheric pressure. 
D)  the transmural pressure gradient. 
E)  the combination of intrapleural fluid cohesiveness and the transmural pressure gradient.

Question 14

While considering Fick's law, discuss the affect pulmonary adema (fluid accumulation in the interstitial space) would have on blood oxygenation.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema, or fluid accumulation i

Question 15

Gills are involved in heat transfer as well as gas exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The structure of fish gills enhance diffusion by having a

Accepted Answer

A)  low "D" value. 
B)  low ?X. 
C)  low "A" value. 
D)  high ?P. 
E)  two of these. 
A)  low "D" value. 
B)  low ?X. 
C)  low "A" value. 
D)  high ?P. 
E)  two of these.

Question 17

Hypoxic hypoxia is characterized by reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Too little alveolus ventilation in comparison to its perfusion results in

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in carbon dioxide level. 
B)  an increase in oxygen level. 
C)  a decrease in carbon dioxide level. 
D)  a increase in carbon dioxide level and an increase in oxygen level. 
E)  an increase in carbon dioxide level and a decrease in oxygen level. 
A)  an increase in carbon dioxide level. 
B)  an increase in oxygen level. 
C)  a decrease in carbon dioxide level. 
D)  a increase in carbon dioxide level and an increase in oxygen level. 
E)  an increase in carbon dioxide level and a decrease in oxygen level.

Question 19

The apneustic center prevents the inspiratory neurons from being switched off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Decrease in alveolar oxygen concentration causes

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole. 
B)  relaxation of bronchiolar smooth muscle. 
C)  vasodilation of the pulmonary arteriole. 
D)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole and vasodilation of the pulmonary arteriole. 
E)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole and relaxation of bronchiolar smooth muscle. 
A)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole. 
B)  relaxation of bronchiolar smooth muscle. 
C)  vasodilation of the pulmonary arteriole. 
D)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole and vasodilation of the pulmonary arteriole. 
E)  vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arteriole and relaxation of bronchiolar smooth muscle.

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Alveoli

Air enters from the buccal cavity into the lungs of

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Contraction of diaphragm

During passive expiration

Compare and contrast ventilation and gas exchange in fish with gas exchange in birds..

Which of the following is NOT true?

Aquatic respiratory systems can perform non respiratory functions like

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -T- state of hemoglobin

Explain why the lungs are normally stretched to fill the thoracic cavity.

In water, gas solubility ______________as temperature increases.

Bimodal breathers have the ability to use positive or negative pressures for ventilation.

The Root effect shifts the hemoglobin saturation curve to the right of normal.

Thoracic wall and lungs remain in close apposition because of

While considering Fick's law, discuss the affect pulmonary adema (fluid accumulation in the interstitial space) would have on blood oxygenation.

Gills are involved in heat transfer as well as gas exchange.

The structure of fish gills enhance diffusion by having a

Hypoxic hypoxia is characterized by reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Too little alveolus ventilation in comparison to its perfusion results in

The apneustic center prevents the inspiratory neurons from being switched off.

Decrease in alveolar oxygen concentration causes

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Exam 11: Respiratory Systems

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Alveoli

Air enters from the buccal cavity into the lungs of

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -Contraction of diaphragm

During passive expiration

Compare and contrast ventilation and gas exchange in fish with gas exchange in birds..

Which of the following is NOT true?

Aquatic respiratory systems can perform non respiratory functions like

Match each sentence with the most appropriate choice: -T- state of hemoglobin

Explain why the lungs are normally stretched to fill the thoracic cavity.

In water, gas solubility ______________as temperature increases.

Bimodal breathers have the ability to use positive or negative pressures for ventilation.

The Root effect shifts the hemoglobin saturation curve to the right of normal.

Thoracic wall and lungs remain in close apposition because of

While considering Fick's law, discuss the affect pulmonary adema (fluid accumulation in the interstitial space) would have on blood oxygenation.

Gills are involved in heat transfer as well as gas exchange.

The structure of fish gills enhance diffusion by having a

Hypoxic hypoxia is characterized by reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Too little alveolus ventilation in comparison to its perfusion results in

The apneustic center prevents the inspiratory neurons from being switched off.

Decrease in alveolar oxygen concentration causes

Homeostasis and Integration: The Foundations of Physiology

Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Membrane Physiology

Neuronal Physiology

Nervous Systems

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Systems

Muscle Physiology

Circulatory Systems

Defense Systems

Excretory Systems

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Digestive Systems

Energy Balance and Thermal Physiology

Reproductive Systems

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