Question 1

When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated,an inhibitory impulse is sent to the expiratory center in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and blood in the lung is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular respiration 
B)  internal respiration 
C)  external respiration 
D)  breathing 
A)  cellular respiration 
B)  internal respiration 
C)  external respiration 
D)  breathing

Question 3

All of the following structures contain cartilage in their walls except the

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  bronchioles 
C)  primary bronchi 
D)  secondary bronchi 
A)  trachea 
B)  bronchioles 
C)  primary bronchi 
D)  secondary bronchi

Question 4

All of the following are paranasal sinuses except the

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal sinus 
B)  maxillary sinus 
C)  sphenoid sinus 
D)  mandibular sinus 
A)  frontal sinus 
B)  maxillary sinus 
C)  sphenoid sinus 
D)  mandibular sinus

Question 5

The paranasal sinuses drain into the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The larynx is part of both the respiratory system and the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular respiration 
B)  internal respiration 
C)  external respiration 
D)  breathing 
A)  cellular respiration 
B)  internal respiration 
C)  external respiration 
D)  breathing

Question 8

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Normal respiration

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 9

The removal of carbon dioxide is as important to survival as is the constant supply of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The exchange of gases between the air in the alveoli and the blood is called external respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Refers to the respiratory structures outside the thorax

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 12

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Air sacs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lung

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 13

In some lung diseases,the lungs lose their elasticity and their ability to recoil.This would have the greatest impact on expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The respiratory membrane is found only in the lower respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Term used to describe the air distribution system

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 16

The function of the epiglottis is to

Accepted Answer

A)  anchor the vocal cords 
B)  change the pitch of the voice 
C)  keep food from entering the trachea 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  anchor the vocal cords 
B)  change the pitch of the voice 
C)  keep food from entering the trachea 
D)  both a and b above

Question 17

Explain the process of gas exchange in the lung.

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange in the lung occurs through

Question 18

The partition that divides the nasal cavities is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal septum 
B)  external nares 
C)  conchae 
D)  none of the above 
A)  nasal septum 
B)  external nares 
C)  conchae 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

The tonsils are located in the larynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the three parts of the pharynx? What is the function of the auditory tubes,and what is their role in ear infections?

Accepted Answer

The pharynx is a muscular tube that serv

Exam 15: Respiratory System

When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated,an inhibitory impulse is sent to the expiratory center in the brain.

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and blood in the lung is called

All of the following structures contain cartilage in their walls except the

All of the following are paranasal sinuses except the

The paranasal sinuses drain into the pharynx.

The larynx is part of both the respiratory system and the digestive system.

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Normal respiration

The removal of carbon dioxide is as important to survival as is the constant supply of oxygen.

The exchange of gases between the air in the alveoli and the blood is called external respiration.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Refers to the respiratory structures outside the thorax

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Air sacs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lung

In some lung diseases,the lungs lose their elasticity and their ability to recoil.This would have the greatest impact on expiration.

The respiratory membrane is found only in the lower respiratory tract.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Term used to describe the air distribution system

The function of the epiglottis is to

Explain the process of gas exchange in the lung.

The partition that divides the nasal cavities is called the

The tonsils are located in the larynx.

What are the three parts of the pharynx? What is the function of the auditory tubes,and what is their role in ear infections?

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