Question 1

The auditory tubes allow infections in the nasopharynx to spread to the middle ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most important muscle(s)of forced expiration is (are)the

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm 
B)  internal intercostals 
C)  abdominal muscles 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  diaphragm 
B)  internal intercostals 
C)  abdominal muscles 
D)  both b and c above

Question 3

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Connects the larynx to the lung; also called the windpipe

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

Hemoglobin can carry both oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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 6

The apex of the lung is under the collarbone and the base rests on the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A stoppage in breathing for a brief period,regardless of the cause is called dyspnea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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 9

The surface area of the alveoli for gas exchange is about 10 square meters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which volume is not included in vital capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tidal volume 
B)  Residual volume 
C)  Inspiratory reserve volume 
D)  Expiratory reserve volume 
A)  Tidal volume 
B)  Residual volume 
C)  Inspiratory reserve volume 
D)  Expiratory reserve volume

Question 11

The respiratory membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  lines most of the air distribution tubes 
B)  is another term for the respiratory mucosa 
C)  lines the alveoli 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  lines most of the air distribution tubes 
B)  is another term for the respiratory mucosa 
C)  lines the alveoli 
D)  both a and b above

Question 12

Quiet expiration requires the work of both the intercostal muscles and the abdominal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The chemoreceptors in the carotid and aorta are sensitive to

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in blood carbon dioxide 
B)  a decrease in blood oxygen 
C)  an increase in blood acidity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  an increase in blood carbon dioxide 
B)  a decrease in blood oxygen 
C)  an increase in blood acidity 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The respiratory system needs to exist because most of our body cells are not in contact with the air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All the structures of the upper respiratory tract are outside the chest cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The amount of air moved into and out of the lung during normal breathing is called

Accepted Answer

A)  vital capacity 
B)  residual volume 
C)  tidal volume 
D)  expiratory reserve volume 
A)  vital capacity 
B)  residual volume 
C)  tidal volume 
D)  expiratory reserve volume

Question 17

The inspiratory center is located in the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Serous membrane covering the lung and the inner chest wall

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 19

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Another term for 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 20

Carotid bodies are sensitive to oxygen concentration,carbon dioxide concentration,and acid concentration in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Respiratory System

The auditory tubes allow infections in the nasopharynx to spread to the middle ear.

The most important muscle(s)of forced expiration is (are)the

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Connects the larynx to the lung; also called the windpipe

Hemoglobin can carry both oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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

The apex of the lung is under the collarbone and the base rests on the diaphragm.

A stoppage in breathing for a brief period,regardless of the cause is called dyspnea.

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

The surface area of the alveoli for gas exchange is about 10 square meters.

Which volume is not included in vital capacity?

The respiratory membrane

Quiet expiration requires the work of both the intercostal muscles and the abdominal muscles.

The chemoreceptors in the carotid and aorta are sensitive to

The respiratory system needs to exist because most of our body cells are not in contact with the air.

All the structures of the upper respiratory tract are outside the chest cavity.

The amount of air moved into and out of the lung during normal breathing is called

The inspiratory center is located in the medulla.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Serous membrane covering the lung and the inner chest wall

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Another term for breathing

Carotid bodies are sensitive to oxygen concentration,carbon dioxide concentration,and acid concentration in the blood.

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