Question 1

The function of the bronchial tree through the terminal bronchiole is ; the function of the respiratory bronchiole and alveoli is _ .

Accepted Answer

A)   gas exchange, gas exchange
B)   to move air, gas exchange
C)   to warm and moisten air, to move air to the respiratory membrane
D)   to filter air, to move carbon dioxide across the respiratory membrane

Question 2

A respiratory bronchiole can be distinguished from a terminal bronchiole by .

Accepted Answer

A)   the total loss of smooth muscle in its walls
B)   the absence of an epithelium lining it
C)   the loss of cartilage rings that are seen in the terminal bronchioles
D)   the alveoli that first appear on the respiratory bronchioles

Question 3

The portion of the serous membrane that lines the thoracic walls is called the .

Accepted Answer

A)   parietal pleura
B)   visceral pleura
C)   pericardium
D)   pleural cavity

Question 4

The right lung has superior, middle, and inferior lobes. Which lobe is missing on the left side?

Accepted Answer

A)   superior
B)   inferior
C)   middle

Question 5

Select the pair below that is a correct match of the structure and zone.

Accepted Answer

A)   conducting zone, alveolar sac
B)   respiratory zone, terminal bronchiole
C)   respiratory zone, nasal cavity
D)   conducting zone, trachea

Question 6

What is the correct order of passageways, from proximal to distal?

Accepted Answer

A)   terminal bronchiole, respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct
B)   terminal bronchiole, alveolar duct, respiratory bronchiole
C)   respiratory bronchiole, terminal bronchiole, alveolar duct
D)   alveolar duct, respiratory bronchiole, terminal bronchiole

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A respiratory bronchiole can be distinguished from a terminal bronchiole by .

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The right lung has superior, middle, and inferior lobes. Which lobe is missing on the left side?

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What is the correct order of passageways, from proximal to distal?

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Select the pair below that is a correct match of the structure and zone.

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The function of the bronchial tree through the terminal bronchiole is ; the function of the respiratory bronchiole and alveoli is _ .

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Exam 36: Anatomy of the Respiratory System

The portion of the serous membrane that lines the thoracic walls is called the .

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A respiratory bronchiole can be distinguished from a terminal bronchiole by .

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The right lung has superior, middle, and inferior lobes. Which lobe is missing on the left side?

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What is the correct order of passageways, from proximal to distal?

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Select the pair below that is a correct match of the structure and zone.

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The function of the bronchial tree through the terminal bronchiole is ; the function of the respiratory bronchiole and alveoli is _ .

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