Question 1

Which of the following is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis,which produces a sharp sound on inhalation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which area in the figure is the sum of the vital capacity and residual volume?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Coryza is the medical name for

Accepted Answer

A) influenza 
B) bacterial pneumonia 
C) viral pneumonia 
D) the common cold 
E) asthma 
A) influenza 
B) bacterial pneumonia 
C) viral pneumonia 
D) the common cold 
E) asthma

Question 4

If an individual experiences a broken rib which is displaced sufficiently to puncture a lung,even though the outer skin is not punctured,he will most likely develop

Accepted Answer

A) pneumothorax 
B) hemothorax 
C) atelectasis 
D) bronchiectasis 
E) cachexia 
A) pneumothorax 
B) hemothorax 
C) atelectasis 
D) bronchiectasis 
E) cachexia

Question 5

The neurons of the pontine respiratory group transmit nerve impulses to the

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) thalamus 
E) spinal cord 
A) hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum 
D) thalamus 
E) spinal cord

Question 6

Which of the following is a passageway for air,food and water?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharynx 
B) Larynx 
C) Paranasal sinuses 
D) Trachea 
E) Esophagus 
A) Pharynx 
B) Larynx 
C) Paranasal sinuses 
D) Trachea 
E) Esophagus

Question 7

Which of the below tissues maintains open airways in the lower respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A) stratified squamous epithelium with keratin 
B) ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) mucus membrane 
E) bone 
A) stratified squamous epithelium with keratin 
B) ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) mucus membrane 
E) bone

Question 8

The sum of the partial pressures of nitrogen,oxygen,argon,carbon dioxide,water vapor and other gasses in our environment is called

Accepted Answer

A) environmental pressure 
B) gaseous pressure 
C) total partial pressure 
D) atmospheric pressure 
E) vapor pressure 
A) environmental pressure 
B) gaseous pressure 
C) total partial pressure 
D) atmospheric pressure 
E) vapor pressure

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the below tissues forms the exchange surfaces of the alveolus?

Accepted Answer

A) stratified squamous epithelium 
B) ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells 
C) simple squamous epithelium 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) columnar connective tissue with goblet cells 
A) stratified squamous epithelium 
B) ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells 
C) simple squamous epithelium 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) columnar connective tissue with goblet cells

Question 11

Exhalation begins when

Accepted Answer

A) Inspiratory muscles relax 
B) Diaphragm contracts 
C) Blood circulation is the lowest 
D) Both Inspiratory muscles relax and Diaphragm contracts 
E) All of these choices 
A) Inspiratory muscles relax 
B) Diaphragm contracts 
C) Blood circulation is the lowest 
D) Both Inspiratory muscles relax and Diaphragm contracts 
E) All of these choices

Question 12

Which of the following indicates the direction of diffusion of gases at the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxygen into blood,Carbon dioxide into blood 
B) Oxygen out of blood,Carbon dioxide into blood 
C) Oxygen into blood,Carbon dioxide out of blood 
D) Oxygen out of blood,Carbon dioxide out of blood 
A) Oxygen into blood,Carbon dioxide into blood 
B) Oxygen out of blood,Carbon dioxide into blood 
C) Oxygen into blood,Carbon dioxide out of blood 
D) Oxygen out of blood,Carbon dioxide out of blood

Question 13

An individual is suffering from gangrene.This is a condition where circulation to tissues is interrupted causing a serious reduction in oxygenation to these tissues.Anaerobic bacteria invade the tissues and must be treated.If antibiotics don't work,an intelligent treatment may include

Accepted Answer

A) hyperbaric oxygenation 
B) fresh air 
C) drinking liquids with alcohol 
D) a reduction in ambient oxygen levels 
E) all of these are valid treatments 
A) hyperbaric oxygenation 
B) fresh air 
C) drinking liquids with alcohol 
D) a reduction in ambient oxygen levels 
E) all of these are valid treatments

Question 14

A man is found lying unconscious on the floor of his apartment during a very cold period.A space heater is nearby.His lips appear to be cherry red in color.He might be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide poisoning 
B) sulfur dioxide poisoning 
C) carbon monoxide poisoning 
D) excessive oxygen intake 
E) any of these is possible 
A) carbon dioxide poisoning 
B) sulfur dioxide poisoning 
C) carbon monoxide poisoning 
D) excessive oxygen intake 
E) any of these is possible

Question 15

Which of the following is the dominant method of carbon dioxide transport?

Accepted Answer

A) Bound to hemoglobin 
B) Bound to oxygen 
C) Dissolved in plasma as a gas 
D) Dissolved in plasma as bicarbonate ions 
E) Diffusion 
A) Bound to hemoglobin 
B) Bound to oxygen 
C) Dissolved in plasma as a gas 
D) Dissolved in plasma as bicarbonate ions 
E) Diffusion

Question 16

Which of the following is a long drawn and deep inhalation followed by a complete closure of the rima glottidis,which results in a strong exhalation,pushing the rima glottidis open and sending a blast of air through the upper respiratory passages?

Accepted Answer

A) crying 
B) sneezing 
C) coughing 
D) sighing 
E) Valsalva maneuver 
A) crying 
B) sneezing 
C) coughing 
D) sighing 
E) Valsalva maneuver

Question 17

Where is the larynx?

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) M 
C) L 
D) N 
E) O 
A) I 
B) M 
C) L 
D) N 
E) O

Question 18

During quiet inhalation,which respiratory muscles contract?

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragm and external intercostals 
B) diaphragm and internal intercostals 
C) internal and external intercostals 
D) diaphragm and external obliques 
E) diaphragm and internal obliques 
A) diaphragm and external intercostals 
B) diaphragm and internal intercostals 
C) internal and external intercostals 
D) diaphragm and external obliques 
E) diaphragm and internal obliques

Question 19

Which tonsils are found in the oropharynx?

Accepted Answer

A) V 
B) R 
C) S 
D) Q 
E) U 
A) V 
B) R 
C) S 
D) Q 
E) U

Question 20

Where is the inferior nasal concha?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Exam 23: The Respiratory System

Which of the following is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis,which produces a sharp sound on inhalation?

Which area in the figure is the sum of the vital capacity and residual volume?

Coryza is the medical name for

If an individual experiences a broken rib which is displaced sufficiently to puncture a lung,even though the outer skin is not punctured,he will most likely develop

The neurons of the pontine respiratory group transmit nerve impulses to the

Which of the following is a passageway for air,food and water?

Which of the below tissues maintains open airways in the lower respiratory system?

The sum of the partial pressures of nitrogen,oxygen,argon,carbon dioxide,water vapor and other gasses in our environment is called

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

Which of the below tissues forms the exchange surfaces of the alveolus?

Exhalation begins when

Which of the following indicates the direction of diffusion of gases at the alveoli of the lungs?

An individual is suffering from gangrene.This is a condition where circulation to tissues is interrupted causing a serious reduction in oxygenation to these tissues.Anaerobic bacteria invade the tissues and must be treated.If antibiotics don't work,an intelligent treatment may include

A man is found lying unconscious on the floor of his apartment during a very cold period.A space heater is nearby.His lips appear to be cherry red in color.He might be suffering from

Which of the following is the dominant method of carbon dioxide transport?

Which of the following is a long drawn and deep inhalation followed by a complete closure of the rima glottidis,which results in a strong exhalation,pushing the rima glottidis open and sending a blast of air through the upper respiratory passages?

Where is the larynx?

During quiet inhalation,which respiratory muscles contract?

Which tonsils are found in the oropharynx?

Where is the inferior nasal concha?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

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

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

The Reproductive Systems

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