Question 1

During inspiration,the diaphragm contracts and moves up into the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The vocal cords are short smooth muscles that are found in the larynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Structures from which tears drain into the nasal cavity

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 4

During expiration

Accepted Answer

A)  the diaphragm relaxes and moves up into the thoracic cavity 
B)  the chest cavity is reduced in volume 
C)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity increases 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the diaphragm relaxes and moves up into the thoracic cavity 
B)  the chest cavity is reduced in volume 
C)  the pressure in the thoracic cavity increases 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not covered by the respiratory mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveoli 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  All of the above are covered by the respiratory mucosa 
A)  Alveoli 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Bronchi 
D)  All of the above are covered by the respiratory mucosa

Question 6

The cilia lining the air distribution tubes beat upward to help move the trapped debris to the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tidal volume plus residual volume is equal to vital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Another term for pulmonary ventilation is

Accepted Answer

A)  internal respiration 
B)  breathing 
C)  external respiration 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  internal respiration 
B)  breathing 
C)  external respiration 
D)  both b and c above

Question 9

Tidal volume is part of vital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A "head cold" involves the upper respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Small air tube that has no cartilage in its walls,only smooth muscle

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

The pharynx can be considered part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pulmonary stretch receptors

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate inspiration 
B)  inhibit inspiration 
C)  are inhibited by expiration 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  stimulate inspiration 
B)  inhibit inspiration 
C)  are inhibited by expiration 
D)  both b and c above

Question 14

Describe the process of inspiration.

Accepted Answer

The process of inspiration involves taki

Question 15

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Refers to the respiratory structures within 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 16

Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood is carried as carbaminohemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which term describes the group of control centers in the brainstem that produce the basic rhythm of breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medullary ventilation area 
B)  Medullary rhythmicity area 
C)  Brainstem rhythmicity area 
D)  Brainstem ventilation area 
A)  Medullary ventilation area 
B)  Medullary rhythmicity area 
C)  Brainstem rhythmicity area 
D)  Brainstem ventilation area

Question 18

Carbon dioxide in the tissue cells

Accepted Answer

A)  is actively transported to the blood 
B)  converts hemoglobin to carbaminohemoglobin 
C)  is carried as bicarbonate ions in the blood 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  is actively transported to the blood 
B)  converts hemoglobin to carbaminohemoglobin 
C)  is carried as bicarbonate ions in the blood 
D)  both b and c above

Question 19

The smooth muscle contraction that occurs in an asthma attack most seriously affects the secondary bronchi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Carbon dioxide in the blood is carried most efficiently by

Accepted Answer

A)  bicarbonate ions 
B)  being dissolved in blood plasma 
C)  combining with hemoglobin in blood cells 
D)  moving up the diffusion gradient of carbon dioxide in the tissues 
A)  bicarbonate ions 
B)  being dissolved in blood plasma 
C)  combining with hemoglobin in blood cells 
D)  moving up the diffusion gradient of carbon dioxide in the tissues

Exam 15: Respiratory System

During inspiration,the diaphragm contracts and moves up into the thoracic cavity.

The vocal cords are short smooth muscles that are found in the larynx.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Structures from which tears drain into the nasal cavity

During expiration

Which of the following is not covered by the respiratory mucosa?

The cilia lining the air distribution tubes beat upward to help move the trapped debris to the pharynx.

Tidal volume plus residual volume is equal to vital capacity.

Another term for pulmonary ventilation is

Tidal volume is part of vital capacity.

A "head cold" involves the upper respiratory tract.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Small air tube that has no cartilage in its walls,only smooth muscle

The pharynx can be considered part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.

The pulmonary stretch receptors

Describe the process of inspiration.

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

Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood is carried as carbaminohemoglobin.

Which term describes the group of control centers in the brainstem that produce the basic rhythm of breathing?

Carbon dioxide in the tissue cells

The smooth muscle contraction that occurs in an asthma attack most seriously affects the secondary bronchi.

Carbon dioxide in the blood is carried most efficiently by

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