Question 1

Explain how the body detects and responds to an increase of blood acidity.

Accepted Answer

When the body detects an increase in blo

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of the conchae?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the surface area over which air must pass. 
B)  It is the location of the sense of smell. 
C)  It warms and humidifies the air. 
D)  All of the above are functions of the conchae. 
A)  It increases the surface area over which air must pass. 
B)  It is the location of the sense of smell. 
C)  It warms and humidifies the air. 
D)  All of the above are functions of the conchae.

Question 3

Differentiate between internal,external,and cellular respiration.

Accepted Answer

Internal respiration refers to the proce

Question 4

Tidal volume plus inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume equals vital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The respiratory membrane separates the air in the alveoli from the blood in the vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The inspiratory and expiratory centers are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  medulla 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  pons 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  medulla 
D)  cerebellum

Question 7

Lacrimal sacs and paranasal sinuses both drain into the same structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood returning to the lungs from the body is: about

Accepted Answer

A)  26 mm Hg 
B)  46 mm Hg 
C)  56 mm Hg 
D)  none of the above 
A)  26 mm Hg 
B)  46 mm Hg 
C)  56 mm Hg 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The lacrimal sacs drain directly into the

Accepted Answer

A)  oropharynx 
B)  laryngopharynx 
C)  nasal cavity 
D)  larynx 
A)  oropharynx 
B)  laryngopharynx 
C)  nasal cavity 
D)  larynx

Question 10

In an asthma attack,medication is inhaled to relax the constricted muscles of the bronchioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Two pairs of tonsils are located in the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The thickness of the walls of the respiratory membrane assists in the function of gas exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The paranasal sinuses

Accepted Answer

A)  are lined with mucosa continuous with the nasal cavity 
B)  help lighten the weight of the skull bones 
C)  act as resonant chambers for sound 
D)  all of the above 
A)  are lined with mucosa continuous with the nasal cavity 
B)  help lighten the weight of the skull bones 
C)  act as resonant chambers for sound 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A pneumothorax can result in a collapsed lung.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Residual volume is part of vital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The mucous blanket helps to purify the air as it enters the lung.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During surgical anesthesia,the epiglottal reflex does not function.What risk does this pose to the patient?

Accepted Answer

The epiglottal reflex is responsible for

Question 18

Which of the following structures is involved in the air distribution function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trachea 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Both a and c above 
A)  Trachea 
B)  Alveoli 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  Both a and c above

Question 19

The thyroid and glottis are both pieces of cartilage in the larynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

Exam 15: Respiratory System

Explain how the body detects and responds to an increase of blood acidity.

Which of the following is not a function of the conchae?

Differentiate between internal,external,and cellular respiration.

Tidal volume plus inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume equals vital capacity.

The respiratory membrane separates the air in the alveoli from the blood in the vessels.

The inspiratory and expiratory centers are located in the

Lacrimal sacs and paranasal sinuses both drain into the same structure.

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood returning to the lungs from the body is: about

The lacrimal sacs drain directly into the

In an asthma attack,medication is inhaled to relax the constricted muscles of the bronchioles.

Two pairs of tonsils are located in the pharynx.

The thickness of the walls of the respiratory membrane assists in the function of gas exchange.

The paranasal sinuses

A pneumothorax can result in a collapsed lung.

Residual volume is part of vital capacity.

The mucous blanket helps to purify the air as it enters the lung.

During surgical anesthesia,the epiglottal reflex does not function.What risk does this pose to the patient?

Which of the following structures is involved in the air distribution function of the respiratory system?

The thyroid and glottis are both pieces of cartilage in the larynx.

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

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