Question 1

Ventilation includes

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration only. 
B)  expiration only. 
C)  both inspiration and expiration. 
D)  the volume of air that can be exhaled. 
E)  the transportation of oxygen to cells in the body. 
A)  inspiration only. 
B)  expiration only. 
C)  both inspiration and expiration. 
D)  the volume of air that can be exhaled. 
E)  the transportation of oxygen to cells in the body.

Question 2

Carotid bodies and aortic bodies detect

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pH. 
B)  blood oxygen levels. 
C)  tissue oxygen levels. 
D)  the stretching of the lungs. 
E)  the residual volume. 
A)  blood pH. 
B)  blood oxygen levels. 
C)  tissue oxygen levels. 
D)  the stretching of the lungs. 
E)  the residual volume.

Question 3

Carbon dioxide is carried in the plasma as

Accepted Answer

A)  carbonic anhydrase. 
B)  bicarbonate ions. 
C)  carbonic acid. 
D)  a gas, carbon dioxide. 
E)  reduced hemoglobin. 
A)  carbonic anhydrase. 
B)  bicarbonate ions. 
C)  carbonic acid. 
D)  a gas, carbon dioxide. 
E)  reduced hemoglobin.

Question 4

During respiration,as the thorax moves up,the lungs move down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does the respiratory center control the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  via the blood carbon dioxide level 
B)  via the blood pH 
C)  via the intercostal nerves 
D)  via the phrenic nerve 
E)  via the vagus nerve 
A)  via the blood carbon dioxide level 
B)  via the blood pH 
C)  via the intercostal nerves 
D)  via the phrenic nerve 
E)  via the vagus nerve

Question 6

Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs 
B)  larynx 
C)  trachea 
D)  bronchioles 
E)  All of these are part of the inspiration process. 
A)  lungs 
B)  larynx 
C)  trachea 
D)  bronchioles 
E)  All of these are part of the inspiration process.

Question 7

What separates the lungs from the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleurae 
B)  alveoli 
C)  cartilaginous rings 
D)  bone 
E)  skeletal muscle 
A)  pleurae 
B)  alveoli 
C)  cartilaginous rings 
D)  bone 
E)  skeletal muscle

Question 8

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ventilation includes

Carotid bodies and aortic bodies detect

Carbon dioxide is carried in the plasma as

During respiration,as the thorax moves up,the lungs move down.

How does the respiratory center control the diaphragm?

Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

What separates the lungs from the thoracic cavity?

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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Exam 10: Respiratory System

Ventilation includes

Carotid bodies and aortic bodies detect

Carbon dioxide is carried in the plasma as

During respiration,as the thorax moves up,the lungs move down.

How does the respiratory center control the diaphragm?

Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

What separates the lungs from the thoracic cavity?

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Infectious Diseases

Digestive System and Nutrition

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

Dna Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Ecology and the Nature of Ecosystems

Human Interactions With the Biosphere

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