Question 1

In which of the following situations is compliance greatest?

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A)   collapse of the alveoli
B)   airway obstruction
C)   emphysema
D)   pulmonary fibrosis
E)   pulmonary edema C

Question 2

-Which of the patients above has a severe case of "test anxiety"?

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Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning the larynx is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The larynx contains four unpaired cartilages.
B)   When the glottis closes, air is prevented from leaving the lungs.
C)   Unlike other portions of the larynx, the epiglottis consists of some bony tissue.
D)   The inferior laryngeal cartilage is the thyroid cartilage.
E)   The epiglottis is also called "Adam's apple".

Question 4

After hyperventilating for several minutes, a person may develop short periods of apnea because

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A)   blood pH would drop and inhibit inspiration.
B)   oxygen in the lungs has not had time to diffuse into the blood.
C)   the level of oxygen has increased and inhibits the inspiratory center.
D)   the level of CO2 decreases below the level necessary to stimulate the inspiratory center.
E)   blood pH will rise and stimulate expiration.

Question 5

Match the term with the appropriate description, answer with the letter preceding the description.
-nasopharynx
"Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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A)  the floor of the nasal cavity
B)  superior portion of pharynx
C)  a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D)  the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E)  external openings of the nasal cavity

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory membrane?

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A)   simple squamous epithelium of the alveolus and its basement membrane
B)   interstitial space
C)   pulmonary capillary simple squamous epithelium and its basement membrane
D)   thick layer of mucus lining the alveolus D

Question 7

Indicate the statement that describes respiratory function in a highly trained athlete at maximal exercise.

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A)   Unchanged minute ventilation; increased respiratory rate; decreased vital capacity
B)   Increased residual volume, respiratory rate; decreased alveolar ventilation
C)   Increased tidal volume, unchanged minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
D)   Increased minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation, unchanged tidal volume
E)   Increased tidal volume, minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation

Question 8

A respiratory disease characterized by decreased chloride ion diffusion out of cells and dehydrated respiratory secretions is

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A)   bronchitis.
B)   emphysema.
C)   cystic fibrosis.
D)   pulmonary fibrosis.
E)   lung cancer.

Question 9

The part of the respiratory system where gas exchange does not occur is called __________ space.

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The answer of The part of the respiratory system where...

Question 10

One of the functions of the respiratory system is to alter the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood; thus regulating

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A)   blood glucose levels.
B)   oxygen levels.
C)   blood pressure.
D)   blood volume.
E)   blood pH.

Question 11

What is the function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree?

Accepted Answer

A)   to cause coughing
B)   a mucus-cilia escalator
C)   move dirt toward the alveoli
D)   All of the choices are correct

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a process of respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   voice production
B)   internal respiration
C)   ventilation
D)   external respiration
E)   transport of blood gases in the blood

Question 13

Contraction of the _______ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   rectus abdominis
B)   internal intercostals
C)   diaphragm
D)   external intercostals
E)   sternocleidomastoid

Question 14

The Haldane effect means that

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A)   as hemoglobin releases CO2, the ability to pick up O2 increases.
B)   as hemoglobin releases bicarbonate ions, the ability to pick up chloride ions increases.
C)   as hemoglobin releases O2, the ability to pick up CO2 increases.
D)   as hemoglobin releases O2, the ability to pick up CO2 decreases.

Question 15

A greater than normal amount of CO2 in the blood is called

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A)   hypercapnia.
B)   hypoxia.
C)   hyperdioxemia.
D)   hypodioxemia.

Question 16

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-residual volume
"Enter the letter of the correct description below"

Accepted Answer

A)  sum of the inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, tidal, and residual volumes
B)  volume of air inspired during a normal inspiration
C)  volume of air remaining in lungs after the most forceful expiration
D)  sum of the expiratory reserve, inspiratory reserve, and tidal volumes
E)  the amount of air that can be forcefully expired after expiration of the normal tidal volume

Question 17

Use the following two choices.
-decrease in body temperature

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the right
B)  oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the left

Question 18

Of the following structures, the largest in diameter is the

Accepted Answer

A)   primary bronchus.
B)   secondary bronchus.
C)   respiratory bronchiole.
D)   trachea.
E)   tertiary bronchus. D

Question 19

If you exercise with enough intensity that the blood pH is changed, you have exceeded the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic threshold
B)   acidity point
C)   base point
D)   pH threshold
E)   anaerobic threshold

Question 20

Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-emphysema

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of the alveolar walls
B)  inflammation of the bronchii
C)  inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs
D)  replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E)  infant stops breathing during sleep

Exam 23: Respiratory System

In which of the following situations is compliance greatest?

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-Which of the patients above has a severe case of "test anxiety"?

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Which of the following statements concerning the larynx is correct?

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After hyperventilating for several minutes, a person may develop short periods of apnea because

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Match the term with the appropriate description, answer with the letter preceding the description. -nasopharynx "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory membrane?

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Indicate the statement that describes respiratory function in a highly trained athlete at maximal exercise.

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A respiratory disease characterized by decreased chloride ion diffusion out of cells and dehydrated respiratory secretions is

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The part of the respiratory system where gas exchange does not occur is called __________ space.

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One of the functions of the respiratory system is to alter the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood; thus regulating

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What is the function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree?

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Which of the following is NOT a process of respiration?

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Contraction of the _______ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity.

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The Haldane effect means that

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A greater than normal amount of CO2 in the blood is called

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Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -residual volume "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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Use the following two choices. -decrease in body temperature

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Of the following structures, the largest in diameter is the

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If you exercise with enough intensity that the blood pH is changed, you have exceeded the _______.

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Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description. -emphysema

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