Question 1

The thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple)is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  nasopharynx 
D)  trachea 
A)  larynx 
B)  oropharynx 
C)  nasopharynx 
D)  trachea

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of the pleura?

Accepted Answer

A)  An inflammation of the pleura is called a pneumothorax. 
B)  The visceral pleura covers the lungs. 
C)  The parietal pleura covers chest wall. 
D)  All of the above are true of the pleura. 
A)  An inflammation of the pleura is called a pneumothorax. 
B)  The visceral pleura covers the lungs. 
C)  The parietal pleura covers chest wall. 
D)  All of the above are true of the pleura.

Question 3

Oxygen in the lung

Accepted Answer

A)  is actively transported out of the lung 
B)  converts hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin 
C)  converts oxyhemoglobin to hemoglobin 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  is actively transported out of the lung 
B)  converts hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin 
C)  converts oxyhemoglobin to hemoglobin 
D)  both a and b above

Question 4

The cilia lining the air distribution tubes beat downward to help move air into the lung.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Both oxygen and carbon dioxide can be carried as dissolved gases in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Name the ways in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are transported by the blood.Rank them in terms of most oxygen or carbon dioxide carried.

Accepted Answer

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transporte

Question 7

The exchange of gases occurs by way of the active transport of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In order for external respiration to take place,the alveoli must have a higher oxygen concentration and a lower carbon dioxide concentration than the blood in the lung capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain how the stretch receptors in the lung help regulate respiration.

Accepted Answer

Stretch receptors in the lung play a cru

Question 10

The interior walls of the thoracic cavity are covered by the visceral pleura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The respiratory membrane and respiratory mucosa are two names for the same structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Where is the larynx located? What structures are in the larynx?

Accepted Answer

The larynx, commonly known as the voice

Question 13

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Chemoreceptors that respond to an increase in blood acidity levels

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 14

The lacrimal sacs drain tears into the nasopharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The respiratory mucosa

Accepted Answer

A)  lines most of the air distribution tubes 
B)  includes the wall of the alveoli 
C)  includes the wall of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  lines most of the air distribution tubes 
B)  includes the wall of the alveoli 
C)  includes the wall of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli 
D)  both b and c above

Question 16

The lower respiratory tract consists of the larynx,bronchi,and lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these structures is not in the larynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocal cords 
B)  Palatine tonsils 
C)  Glottis 
D)  Epiglottis 
A)  Vocal cords 
B)  Palatine tonsils 
C)  Glottis 
D)  Epiglottis

Question 18

The lungs are covered by the parietal pleura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In expiration,the size of the chest cavity is reduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The function of the surfactant in the lung is to help

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the surface tension of water in the alveoli 
B)  trap bacteria and dust 
C)  move bacteria and dust toward the pharynx 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  reduce the surface tension of water in the alveoli 
B)  trap bacteria and dust 
C)  move bacteria and dust toward the pharynx 
D)  both b and c above

Exam 15: Respiratory System

The thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple)is part of the

Which of the following is not true of the pleura?

Oxygen in the lung

The cilia lining the air distribution tubes beat downward to help move air into the lung.

Both oxygen and carbon dioxide can be carried as dissolved gases in the blood.

Name the ways in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are transported by the blood.Rank them in terms of most oxygen or carbon dioxide carried.

The exchange of gases occurs by way of the active transport of oxygen.

In order for external respiration to take place,the alveoli must have a higher oxygen concentration and a lower carbon dioxide concentration than the blood in the lung capillaries.

Explain how the stretch receptors in the lung help regulate respiration.

The interior walls of the thoracic cavity are covered by the visceral pleura.

The respiratory membrane and respiratory mucosa are two names for the same structure.

Where is the larynx located? What structures are in the larynx?

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Chemoreceptors that respond to an increase in blood acidity levels

The lacrimal sacs drain tears into the nasopharynx.

The respiratory mucosa

The lower respiratory tract consists of the larynx,bronchi,and lungs.

Which of these structures is not in the larynx?

The lungs are covered by the parietal pleura.

In expiration,the size of the chest cavity is reduced.

The function of the surfactant in the lung is to help

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