Question 1

The respiratory mucosa helps protect the respiratory system by

Accepted Answer

A)  trapping bacteria 
B)  moving contaminated mucus towards the pharynx 
C)  having ciliated epithelium beat in only one direction 
D)  all of the above 
A)  trapping bacteria 
B)  moving contaminated mucus towards the pharynx 
C)  having ciliated epithelium beat in only one direction 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

The respiratory tree is the structure used by the respiratory system to distribute air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Inhibits inspiration in the inflated lung

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 4

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Labored or difficult 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 5

In the lung,diffusion moves oxygen from the alveoli to the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Heimlich maneuver is a method used to free the trachea of foreign substances that block the airway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During inspiration,the size of the chest cavity enlarges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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

Which term refers to a normal respiratory rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Apnea 
C)  Eupnea 
D)  Hyperventilation 
A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Apnea 
C)  Eupnea 
D)  Hyperventilation

Question 10

The trachea,primary bronchi,and secondary bronchi all contain cartilage in their walls to help keep them open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The lower respiratory tract includes all of the following except the

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  bronchi 
C)  larynx 
D)  alveoli 
A)  trachea 
B)  bronchi 
C)  larynx 
D)  alveoli

Question 12

What is the respiratory mucosa? What is its function?

Accepted Answer

The respiratory mucosa is a type of muco

Question 13

The external nares divide the nasal cavity into right and left sides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not done by the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warms the air coming into the body 
B)  Filters the air coming into the body 
C)  Facilitates the sense of smell 
D)  All of the above are done by the respiratory system 
A)  Warms the air coming into the body 
B)  Filters the air coming into the body 
C)  Facilitates the sense of smell 
D)  All of the above are done by the respiratory system

Question 15

The smallest and last part of the air distribution system of the respiratory tract is the alveolar ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Separates the air in the alveoli from the blood in the capillaries of 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 17

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right lung has two lobes, the left lung has three lobes. 
B)  The apex of the lung rests against the diaphragm. 
C)  The lungs are covered by the visceral pleura. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  The right lung has two lobes, the left lung has three lobes. 
B)  The apex of the lung rests against the diaphragm. 
C)  The lungs are covered by the visceral pleura. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 18

The "Adam's apple" is part of the larynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following tubes does not enter or exit the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larynx 
B)  Esophagus 
C)  Auditory tubes 
D)  All of these tubes enter or exit the pharynx 
A)  Larynx 
B)  Esophagus 
C)  Auditory tubes 
D)  All of these tubes enter or exit the pharynx

Question 20

The trachea is almost twice as long as the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Respiratory System

The respiratory mucosa helps protect the respiratory system by

The respiratory tree is the structure used by the respiratory system to distribute air.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Inhibits inspiration in the inflated lung

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Labored or difficult breathing

In the lung,diffusion moves oxygen from the alveoli to the blood.

The Heimlich maneuver is a method used to free the trachea of foreign substances that block the airway.

During inspiration,the size of the chest cavity enlarges.

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

Which term refers to a normal respiratory rate?

The trachea,primary bronchi,and secondary bronchi all contain cartilage in their walls to help keep them open.

The lower respiratory tract includes all of the following except the

What is the respiratory mucosa? What is its function?

The external nares divide the nasal cavity into right and left sides.

Which of the following is not done by the respiratory system?

The smallest and last part of the air distribution system of the respiratory tract is the alveolar ducts.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Separates the air in the alveoli from the blood in the capillaries of the lung

Which of the following statements is correct?

The "Adam's apple" is part of the larynx.

Which of the following tubes does not enter or exit the pharynx?

The trachea is almost twice as long as the pharynx.

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