Question 1

How do goblet cells, present in the lining of the trachea, contribute to the protection of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goblet cells create a sweeping motion that propels mucus toward the throat. 
B)  Goblet cells create a patent airway. 
C)  Goblet cells protect the superior opening of the larynx by preventing the entry of food and fluids into the larynx. 
D)  Goblet cells produce mucus that traps dust particles and other debris. 
E)  Goblet cells vibrate to allow us to speak. 
A)  Goblet cells create a sweeping motion that propels mucus toward the throat. 
B)  Goblet cells create a patent airway. 
C)  Goblet cells protect the superior opening of the larynx by preventing the entry of food and fluids into the larynx. 
D)  Goblet cells produce mucus that traps dust particles and other debris. 
E)  Goblet cells vibrate to allow us to speak.

Question 2

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Air that enters the respiratory tract and remains within the conducting zone passageways

Accepted Answer

A) vital capacity 
B) dead space volume 
C) expiratory reserve volume 
D) inspiratory reserve volume 
E) residual volume
F)tidal volume 
A) vital capacity 
B) dead space volume 
C) expiratory reserve volume 
D) inspiratory reserve volume 
E) residual volume
F)tidal volume

Question 3

Alveolar macrophages patrol the alveoli to engulf and remove bacteria, carbon particles, and other debris.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 mL 
B)  1200 mL 
C)  2100 mL 
D)  4800 mL 
E)  6000 mL 
A)  500 mL 
B)  1200 mL 
C)  2100 mL 
D)  4800 mL 
E)  6000 mL

Question 5

Explain the contributions of the paranasal sinuses.

Accepted Answer

The paranasal sinuses lighten

Question 6

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most patients have a genetic predisposition to COPD. 
B)  Dyspnea becomes progressively more severe. 
C)  Frequent pulmonary infections are common. 
D)  Most COPD victims are hypoxic. 
E)  Most patients have a history of smoking. 
A)  Most patients have a genetic predisposition to COPD. 
B)  Dyspnea becomes progressively more severe. 
C)  Frequent pulmonary infections are common. 
D)  Most COPD victims are hypoxic. 
E)  Most patients have a history of smoking.

Question 7

From superior to inferior, the three regions of the pharynx are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx 
B)  nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx 
C)  laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx 
D)  nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx 
A)  oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx 
B)  nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx 
C)  laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx 
D)  nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx

Question 8

Match the following structure with its description:
-Smallest conducting passageways in the lungs

Accepted Answer

A) bronchioles 
B) trachea 
C) glottis 
D) larynx 
E) alveoli
F)pharynx
G)epiglottis
H)main (primary) bronchus 
A) bronchioles 
B) trachea 
C) glottis 
D) larynx 
E) alveoli
F)pharynx
G)epiglottis
H)main (primary) bronchus

Question 9

Inspiration results when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main events of respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary ventilation 
B)  respiratory gas transport 
C)  residual volume 
D)  external respiration 
E)  internal respiration 
A)  pulmonary ventilation 
B)  respiratory gas transport 
C)  residual volume 
D)  external respiration 
E)  internal respiration

Question 11

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory bronchioles 
B)  alveolar ducts 
C)  alveolar sacs 
D)  alveoli 
E)  primary bronchus 
A)  respiratory bronchioles 
B)  alveolar ducts 
C)  alveolar sacs 
D)  alveoli 
E)  primary bronchus

Question 12

What part of the respiratory system routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  tongue 
B)  pharynx 
C)  nasal conchae 
D)  larynx 
A)  tongue 
B)  pharynx 
C)  nasal conchae 
D)  larynx

Question 13

Which of these terms is an abnormal bronchial sound that occurs when mucus is present in the lung passages?

Accepted Answer

A)  sneeze 
B)  cough 
C)  pleural friction rub 
D)  wheezing 
E)  rales 
A)  sneeze 
B)  cough 
C)  pleural friction rub 
D)  wheezing 
E)  rales

Question 14

Match the following with the four events of respiration:
-Oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading

Accepted Answer

A) external respiration 
B) pulmonary ventilation 
C) respiratory gas transport 
D) internal respiration 
A) external respiration 
B) pulmonary ventilation 
C) respiratory gas transport 
D) internal respiration

Question 15

Which one of the following is NOT True of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. 
B)  It slows down the movement of cilia. 
C)  It only occurs in smokers. 
D)  Most types of lung cancer are very aggressive. 
E)  Lung cancers often metastasize rapidly and widely. 
A)  It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. 
B)  It slows down the movement of cilia. 
C)  It only occurs in smokers. 
D)  Most types of lung cancer are very aggressive. 
E)  Lung cancers often metastasize rapidly and widely.

Question 16

Which of these disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  emphysema 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  pneumonia 
E)  sudden infant death syndrome 
A)  asthma 
B)  emphysema 
C)  tuberculosis 
D)  pneumonia 
E)  sudden infant death syndrome

Question 17

Match the following with the four events of respiration:
-Movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen through the blood

Accepted Answer

A) external respiration 
B) pulmonary ventilation 
C) respiratory gas transport 
D) internal respiration 
A) external respiration 
B) pulmonary ventilation 
C) respiratory gas transport 
D) internal respiration

Question 18

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The nostrils, or nares, are indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label C 
B)  Label G 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label F 
A)  Label C 
B)  Label G 
C)  Label B 
D)  Label A 
E)  Label F

Question 19

What is the function of an alveolar macrophage?

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete mucus 
B)  facilitate gas exchange 
C)  produce surfactant 
D)  engulf bacteria, carbon particles, and debris 
E)  sweep contaminated mucus and debris from the alveoli 
A)  secrete mucus 
B)  facilitate gas exchange 
C)  produce surfactant 
D)  engulf bacteria, carbon particles, and debris 
E)  sweep contaminated mucus and debris from the alveoli

Question 20

Paranasal sinuses warm, cleanse, and humidify air entering the nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How do goblet cells, present in the lining of the trachea, contribute to the protection of the respiratory system?

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity: -Air that enters the respiratory tract and remains within the conducting zone passageways

Alveolar macrophages patrol the alveoli to engulf and remove bacteria, carbon particles, and other debris.

The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

Explain the contributions of the paranasal sinuses.

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

From superior to inferior, the three regions of the pharynx are the ________.

Match the following structure with its description: -Smallest conducting passageways in the lungs

Inspiration results when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main events of respiration?

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?

What part of the respiratory system routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech?

Which of these terms is an abnormal bronchial sound that occurs when mucus is present in the lung passages?

Match the following with the four events of respiration: -Oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading

Which one of the following is NOT True of lung cancer?

Which of these disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

Match the following with the four events of respiration: -Movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen through the blood

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The nostrils, or nares, are indicated by ________.

What is the function of an alveolar macrophage?

Paranasal sinuses warm, cleanse, and humidify air entering the nasal cavity.

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Exam 13: The Respiratory System

How do goblet cells, present in the lining of the trachea, contribute to the protection of the respiratory system?

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity: -Air that enters the respiratory tract and remains within the conducting zone passageways

Alveolar macrophages patrol the alveoli to engulf and remove bacteria, carbon particles, and other debris.

The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

Explain the contributions of the paranasal sinuses.

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

From superior to inferior, the three regions of the pharynx are the ________.

Match the following structure with its description: -Smallest conducting passageways in the lungs

Inspiration results when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main events of respiration?

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?

What part of the respiratory system routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech?

Which of these terms is an abnormal bronchial sound that occurs when mucus is present in the lung passages?

Match the following with the four events of respiration: -Oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading

Which one of the following is NOT True of lung cancer?

Which of these disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

Match the following with the four events of respiration: -Movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen through the blood

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The nostrils, or nares, are indicated by ________.

What is the function of an alveolar macrophage?

Paranasal sinuses warm, cleanse, and humidify air entering the nasal cavity.

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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