Question 1

The serous membrane that surrounds each lung is created by a parietal and visceral ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pleura
B)   pericardium
C)   peritoneum
D)   mediastinum

Question 2

Chronically inflamed, hypersensitive bronchial passages that respond to many irritants are characteristic of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   atelectasis
B)   pleurisy
C)   asthma
D)   pneumothorax
E)   pulmonary tamponade

Question 3

Which one of the following bones does NOT contain paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal
B)   sphenoid
C)   mandible
D)   ethmoid
E)   maxilla

Question 4

The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is commonly called breathing or ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cellular respiration
B)   internal respiration
C)   respiratory gas transport
D)   pulmonary ventilation

Question 5

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The inferior lobe of the right lung is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Label E
B)   Label J
C)   Label I
D)   Label G
E)   Label F

Question 6

The gas exchange that occurs between blood and tissue cells at systemic capillaries is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary ventilation
B)   expiration
C)   internal respiration
D)   external respiration
E)   respiratory gas transport

Question 7

Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   brief periods of apnea
B)   cyanosis
C)   dizziness
D)   fainting
E)   buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 8

Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity:
-Amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal tidal expiration

Accepted Answer

A)  tidal volume
B)  vital capacity
C)  expiratory reserve volume
D)  dead space volume
E)  inspiratory reserve volumeF) residual volume

Question 9

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The larynx is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The three mucosa-covered projections into the nasal cavity that greatly increase surface area of mucosa exposed to air are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tonsils
B)   adenoids
C)   conchae
D)   paranasal sinuses

Question 11

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?

Accepted Answer

A)   respiratory bronchioles
B)   alveolar ducts
C)   alveolar sacs
D)   alveoli
E)   primary bronchi

Question 12

The surface of each lung is covered by pulmonary, or visceral pleura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT True of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   contraction of the diaphragm muscle helps increase the size of the thoracic cavity
B)   relaxation of the external intercostal muscles helps increase the size of the thoracic cavity
C)   increased intrapulmonary volume causes inhaled gases to spread out
D)   the decreased gas pressure produces a partial vacuum that forcibly sucks air in
E)   air continues to move into the lungs until intrapulmonary pressure equals atmospheric pressure

Question 14

The pharynogotympanic tubes, which drain the middle ear, open into the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nasopharynx
B)   oropharynx
C)   palatopharynx
D)   laryngopharynx
E)   tracheopharynx

Question 15

The larynx routes air and food into their proper channel and plays an important role in speech production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Oxygen is unloaded from the blood stream and diffuses into surrounding cells and tissues during ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   internal respiration
B)   pulmonary ventilation
C)   external respiration
D)   respiratory gas transport
E)   tidal volume

Question 17

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following:
-The pharynx is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Label H
B)   Label I
C)   Label J
D)   Label F
E)   Label B

Question 18

The respiratory movement representing the total amount of exchangeable air is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tidal volume
B)   inspiratory reserve volume
C)   expiratory reserve volume
D)   vital capacity
E)   dead space volume

Question 19

The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by the nasal conchae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Surfactant is usually present in fetal lungs in adequate quantities by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   20-22 weeks of pregnancy
B)   22-24 weeks of pregnancy
C)   24-26 weeks of pregnancy
D)   26-28 weeks of pregnancy
E)   28-30 weeks of pregnancy

Exam 13: The Respiratory System

The pharynogotympanic tubes, which drain the middle ear, open into the ________.

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The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by the nasal conchae.

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The respiratory movement representing the total amount of exchangeable air is the ________.

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The gas exchange that occurs between blood and tissue cells at systemic capillaries is called ________.

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Chronically inflamed, hypersensitive bronchial passages that respond to many irritants are characteristic of ________.

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The serous membrane that surrounds each lung is created by a parietal and visceral ________.

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Which one of the following bones does NOT contain paranasal sinuses?

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Oxygen is unloaded from the blood stream and diffuses into surrounding cells and tissues during ________.

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The three mucosa-covered projections into the nasal cavity that greatly increase surface area of mucosa exposed to air are called ________.

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Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The pharynx is indicated by ________.

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The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is commonly called breathing or ________.

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Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The larynx is indicated by ________.

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Surfactant is usually present in fetal lungs in adequate quantities by ________.

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The larynx routes air and food into their proper channel and plays an important role in speech production.

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The surface of each lung is covered by pulmonary, or visceral pleura.

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Match the following definitions with their associated respiratory volume or capacity: -Amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal tidal expiration

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Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?

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Which one of the following is NOT True of inspiration?

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Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: -The inferior lobe of the right lung is indicated by ________.

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Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except ________.

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