Question 1

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Larynx

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10 E

Question 2

The auditory,or eustachian,tubes connect the

Accepted Answer

A)  inner ear with the nasopharynx 
B)  inner ear with the oropharynx 
C)  middle ear with the nasopharynx 
D)  middle ear with the oropharynx 
A)  inner ear with the nasopharynx 
B)  inner ear with the oropharynx 
C)  middle ear with the nasopharynx 
D)  middle ear with the oropharynx C

Question 3

Explain the process of gas exchange in the tissues.

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange in the tissues occurs through the process of diffusion. When blood reaches the capillaries in the tissues, the concentration of oxygen is higher in the blood than in the tissues. As a result, oxygen diffuses from the blood into the tissues. At the same time, the concentration of carbon dioxide is higher in the tissues than in the blood, so carbon dioxide diffuses from the tissues into the blood. This exchange of gases allows oxygen to be delivered to the cells for cellular respiration, and for carbon dioxide to be removed from the cells and transported back to the lungs for exhalation. This process is essential for the survival of cells and the overall functioning of the body.

Question 4

The order in which food or air would pass through the pharynx would be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The pitch of the voice depends on the tension on the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Inspiration occurs when the vagus nerve stimulates the diaphragm to contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Amount of air moved in and out of the lung during normal,quiet breathing

Accepted Answer

A) External respiration 
B) Internal respiration 
C) Diaphragm 
D) Abdominal muscles 
E) Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea 
A) External respiration 
B) Internal respiration 
C) Diaphragm 
D) Abdominal muscles 
E) Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Question 8

Vital capacity is the amount of air that is inhaled and exhaled during normal,quiet breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The respiratory mucosa is covered with pseudostratified columnar epithelium that contains goblet cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There is more carbaminohemoglobin in the pulmonary vein than in the pulmonary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The respiratory membrane lines most of the air distribution tubes in the respiratory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Eupnea refers to difficulty or labored breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the process of both quiet and forced expiration.

Accepted Answer

Quiet expiration, also known as passive

Question 14

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the alveoli

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory membrane 
B) Respiratory mucosa 
C) Pharynx 
D) Larynx 
E) Trachea
F)Alveoli
G)Surfactant
H)Primary bronchi
I)Bronchioles
J)Pleura
K)Respiratory tree
L)Upper respiratory tract
M)Lacrimal sacs
N)Alveolar ducts
O)Conchae
P)Lower respiratory tract 
A) Respiratory membrane 
B) Respiratory mucosa 
C) Pharynx 
D) Larynx 
E) Trachea
F)Alveoli
G)Surfactant
H)Primary bronchi
I)Bronchioles
J)Pleura
K)Respiratory tree
L)Upper respiratory tract
M)Lacrimal sacs
N)Alveolar ducts
O)Conchae
P)Lower respiratory tract

Question 15

The trachea

Accepted Answer

A)  is also called the windpipe 
B)  contains C-shaped rings of cartilage 
C)  is lined by respiratory mucosa 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is also called the windpipe 
B)  contains C-shaped rings of cartilage 
C)  is lined by respiratory mucosa 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

Conchae are shelflike structures found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid sinus 
B)  nasal cavities 
C)  laryngopharynx 
D)  frontal sinus 
A)  ethmoid sinus 
B)  nasal cavities 
C)  laryngopharynx 
D)  frontal sinus

Question 17

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Oropharynx

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

Question 18

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-TV + IRV + ERV =

Accepted Answer

A) External respiration 
B) Internal respiration 
C) Diaphragm 
D) Abdominal muscles 
E) Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea 
A) External respiration 
B) Internal respiration 
C) Diaphragm 
D) Abdominal muscles 
E) Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Question 19

The expiratory center is located in the pons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The main function of the diaphragm is to increase the air pressure in the chest cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Respiratory System

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Larynx

The auditory,or eustachian,tubes connect the

Explain the process of gas exchange in the tissues.

The order in which food or air would pass through the pharynx would be

The pitch of the voice depends on the tension on the vocal cords.

Inspiration occurs when the vagus nerve stimulates the diaphragm to contract.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Amount of air moved in and out of the lung during normal,quiet breathing

Vital capacity is the amount of air that is inhaled and exhaled during normal,quiet breathing.

The respiratory mucosa is covered with pseudostratified columnar epithelium that contains goblet cells.

There is more carbaminohemoglobin in the pulmonary vein than in the pulmonary artery.

The respiratory membrane lines most of the air distribution tubes in the respiratory system.

Eupnea refers to difficulty or labored breathing.

Describe the process of both quiet and forced expiration.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the alveoli

The trachea

Conchae are shelflike structures found in the

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Oropharynx

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -TV + IRV + ERV =

The expiratory center is located in the pons.

The main function of the diaphragm is to increase the air pressure in the chest cavity.

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