Question 1

The partition that divides the nasal cavities is called the

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A)   nasal septum
B)   external nares
C)   conchae
D)   none of the above

Question 2

What are the three parts of the pharynx? What is the function of the auditory tubes,and what is their role in ear infections?

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The pharynx is a muscular tube that serv...

Question 3

The function of the epiglottis is to

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A)   anchor the vocal cords
B)   change the pitch of the voice
C)   keep food from entering the trachea
D)   both a and b above

Question 4

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Term used to describe the air distribution system

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A)  Respiratory membrane
B)  Respiratory mucosa
C)  Pharynx
D)  Larynx
E)  TracheaF) AlveoliG) SurfactantH) Primary bronchiI) BronchiolesJ) PleuraK) Respiratory treeL) Upper respiratory tractM) Lacrimal sacsN) Alveolar ductsO) ConchaeP) Lower respiratory tract

Question 5

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Refers to the respiratory structures outside the thorax

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A)  Respiratory membrane
B)  Respiratory mucosa
C)  Pharynx
D)  Larynx
E)  TracheaF) AlveoliG) SurfactantH) Primary bronchiI) BronchiolesJ) PleuraK) Respiratory treeL) Upper respiratory tractM) Lacrimal sacsN) Alveolar ductsO) ConchaeP) Lower respiratory tract

Question 6

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Normal respiration

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A)  External respiration
B)  Internal respiration
C)  Diaphragm
D)  Abdominal muscles
E)  OxyhemoglobinF) Bicarbonate ionG) Tidal volumeH) Vital capacityI) Aortic bodiesJ) Stretch receptorsK) Pulmonary ventilationL) DyspneaM) Residual volumeN) Eupnea

Question 7

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and blood in the lung is called

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A)   cellular respiration
B)   internal respiration
C)   external respiration
D)   breathing

Question 8

The larynx is part of both the respiratory system and the digestive system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The paranasal sinuses drain into the pharynx.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The tonsils are located in the larynx.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Air sacs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lung

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A)  Respiratory membrane
B)  Respiratory mucosa
C)  Pharynx
D)  Larynx
E)  TracheaF) AlveoliG) SurfactantH) Primary bronchiI) BronchiolesJ) PleuraK) Respiratory treeL) Upper respiratory tractM) Lacrimal sacsN) Alveolar ductsO) ConchaeP) Lower respiratory tract

Question 12

The exchange of gases between the air in the alveoli and the blood is called external respiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated,an inhibitory impulse is sent to the expiratory center in the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The respiratory membrane is found only in the lower respiratory tract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following structures contain cartilage in their walls except the

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A)   trachea
B)   bronchioles
C)   primary bronchi
D)   secondary bronchi

Question 16

All of the following are paranasal sinuses except the

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A)   frontal sinus
B)   maxillary sinus
C)   sphenoid sinus
D)   mandibular sinus

Question 17

In some lung diseases,the lungs lose their elasticity and their ability to recoil.This would have the greatest impact on expiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called

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A)   cellular respiration
B)   internal respiration
C)   external respiration
D)   breathing

Question 19

Explain the process of gas exchange in the lung.

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Gas exchange in the lung occurs through ...

Question 20

The removal of carbon dioxide is as important to survival as is the constant supply of oxygen.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The larynx is part of both the respiratory system and the digestive system.

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All of the following structures contain cartilage in their walls except the

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The tonsils are located in the larynx.

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Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Air sacs in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lung

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The removal of carbon dioxide is as important to survival as is the constant supply of oxygen.

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Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Term used to describe the air distribution system

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In some lung diseases,the lungs lose their elasticity and their ability to recoil.This would have the greatest impact on expiration.

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Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Normal respiration

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The respiratory membrane is found only in the lower respiratory tract.

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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and blood in the lung is called

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All of the following are paranasal sinuses except the

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The partition that divides the nasal cavities is called the

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When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated,an inhibitory impulse is sent to the expiratory center in the brain.

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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called

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Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Refers to the respiratory structures outside the thorax

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The exchange of gases between the air in the alveoli and the blood is called external respiration.

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The function of the epiglottis is to

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The paranasal sinuses drain into the pharynx.

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What are the three parts of the pharynx? What is the function of the auditory tubes,and what is their role in ear infections?

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