Question 1

Normal quiet breathing is controlled by the

Accepted Answer

A) Pontine respiratory group 
B) Medullary respiratory center dorsal respiratory group 
C) Medullary respiratory center ventral respiratory group 
D) Medullary respiratory center dorsal respiratory group and medullary respiratory center ventral respiratory group 
E) all of these 
A) Pontine respiratory group 
B) Medullary respiratory center dorsal respiratory group 
C) Medullary respiratory center ventral respiratory group 
D) Medullary respiratory center dorsal respiratory group and medullary respiratory center ventral respiratory group 
E) all of these

Question 2

In chronic emphysema,some alveoli merge together and some are replaced with fibrous connective tissue.In addition,the bronchioles are often inflamed,and expiratory volume is reduced.Using proper respiratory system terminology,explain at least four reasons why affected individuals will have problems with ventilation and external respiration.

Accepted Answer

Answers could include:reduced compliance

Question 3

Where are the nasal conchae?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) C 
C) T 
D) U 
E) V 
A) A 
B) C 
C) T 
D) U 
E) V

Question 4

What is line J pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A) Right secondary bronchus 
B) Left secondary bronchus 
C) Right primary bronchus 
D) Left primary bronchus 
E) Carina 
A) Right secondary bronchus 
B) Left secondary bronchus 
C) Right primary bronchus 
D) Left primary bronchus 
E) Carina

Question 5

What is E pointing to?

Accepted Answer

A) Soft palate 
B) Ethmoid bone 
C) Hard palate 
D) Nasal septum 
E) Air cells 
A) Soft palate 
B) Ethmoid bone 
C) Hard palate 
D) Nasal septum 
E) Air cells

Question 6

Describe the neural,chemical,and physical changes that increase the rate and depth of ventilation during exercise.

Accepted Answer

Anticipation of exercise generates neura

Question 7

Describe and explain the effects of smoking on the functioning of the respiratory system.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine constricts terminal bronchioles

Question 8

Which of the following is a forced exhalation against the closed rima glottidis as may occur during periods of straining while defecating?

Accepted Answer

A) sobbing 
B) coughing 
C) crying 
D) hiccupping 
E) Valsalva maneuver 
A) sobbing 
B) coughing 
C) crying 
D) hiccupping 
E) Valsalva maneuver

Question 9

Which structure prevents food or water from entering the trachea?

Accepted Answer

A) Arytenoid cartilage 
B) Epiglottis 
C) Nasopharynx 
D) Thyroid cartilage 
E) Paranasal sinus 
A) Arytenoid cartilage 
B) Epiglottis 
C) Nasopharynx 
D) Thyroid cartilage 
E) Paranasal sinus

Question 10

A White baby boy is born after 7 months of gestation.He develops difficulty breathing and looks slightly blue.He is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) the flu 
B) bacterial pneumonia 
C) asthma 
D) respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) 
E) viral pneumonia 
A) the flu 
B) bacterial pneumonia 
C) asthma 
D) respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) 
E) viral pneumonia

Question 11

Which structure in the figure is the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) D 
D) F 
E) G 
A) A 
B) B 
C) D 
D) F 
E) G

Question 12

Which area in the figure represents a very deep inhalation,much greater than the tidal volume?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) A 
C) G 
D) E 
E) F 
A) B 
B) A 
C) G 
D) E 
E) F

Question 13

Which of the following is a factor that does NOT affect hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) pH of blood 
B) Partial pressure of the oxygen 
C) Amount of oxygen available 
D) Temperature 
E) Respiratory rate 
A) pH of blood 
B) Partial pressure of the oxygen 
C) Amount of oxygen available 
D) Temperature 
E) Respiratory rate

Question 14

Which structure is also referred to as the Adam's Apple?

Accepted Answer

A) G 
B) H 
C) I 
D) J 
E) K 
A) G 
B) H 
C) I 
D) J 
E) K

Question 15

Which of the following is an inhalation followed by many short convulsive exhalations during which the rima glottidis remains open and the vocal folds vibrate,accompanied by characteristic facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) sneezing 
B) yawning 
C) hiccupping 
D) laughing 
E) Valsalva maneuver 
A) sneezing 
B) yawning 
C) hiccupping 
D) laughing 
E) Valsalva maneuver

Question 16

Where is the cricoid cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H 
A) D 
B) E 
C) F 
D) G 
E) H

Question 17

Where is the rhythmicity center for respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) in the medulla 
B) in the pons 
C) in the cerebrum 
D) in the hypothalamus 
E) in the cerebellum 
A) in the medulla 
B) in the pons 
C) in the cerebrum 
D) in the hypothalamus 
E) in the cerebellum

Question 18

Which structure in the figure is the ventricular fold?

Accepted Answer

A) F 
B) D 
C) C 
D) E 
E) G 
A) F 
B) D 
C) C 
D) E 
E) G

Question 19

Which area in the figure is the sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume?

Accepted Answer

A) H 
B) B 
C) G 
D) E 
E) F 
A) H 
B) B 
C) G 
D) E 
E) F

Question 20

Which cells are the main sites of gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) All of these choices 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) All of these choices

Exam 23: The Respiratory System

Normal quiet breathing is controlled by the

Where are the nasal conchae?

What is line J pointing to?

What is E pointing to?

Describe the neural,chemical,and physical changes that increase the rate and depth of ventilation during exercise.

Describe and explain the effects of smoking on the functioning of the respiratory system.

Which of the following is a forced exhalation against the closed rima glottidis as may occur during periods of straining while defecating?

Which structure prevents food or water from entering the trachea?

A White baby boy is born after 7 months of gestation.He develops difficulty breathing and looks slightly blue.He is most likely suffering from

Which structure in the figure is the hyoid bone?

Which area in the figure represents a very deep inhalation,much greater than the tidal volume?

Which of the following is a factor that does NOT affect hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen?

Which structure is also referred to as the Adam's Apple?

Which of the following is an inhalation followed by many short convulsive exhalations during which the rima glottidis remains open and the vocal folds vibrate,accompanied by characteristic facial expressions?

Where is the cricoid cartilage?

Where is the rhythmicity center for respiration?

Which structure in the figure is the ventricular fold?

Which area in the figure is the sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume?

Which cells are the main sites of gas exchange?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

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The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

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The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

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