Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium of the nasal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   traps dirt and removes it from the air
B)   moisturizes the air
C)   exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
D)   warms the airE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

With a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute and a tidal volume of 500mL, what would the minute ventilation be?

Accepted Answer

A)   500 mL per minute
B)   41.6 mL per minute
C)   600 mL per minute
D)   60 liters per minute
E)   6 liters per minuteF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is an effect of aging on the respiratory system?

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A)   vital capacity is unchanged
B)   minute ventilation rates increase
C)   residual volume increases
D)   gas exchange in the lungs remains unchangedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The volume of air available for gas exchange per minute is called the

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A)   vital capacity.
B)   alveolar ventilation.
C)   minute respiratory volume.
D)   functional residual capacity.
E)   respiratory rate.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Whose law explains that an increase in volume causes a decrease in pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Henry's Law
B)   Dalton's Law
C)   Charles Law
D)   Boyles LawE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The auditory tubes open into the

Accepted Answer

A)   fauces.
B)   oropharynx.
C)   nasopharynx.
D)   laryngopharynx.
E)   nasal cavity.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-total lung capacity
"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 volumeF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Constriction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs during periods of exercise.
B)   restricts the flow of air into the lungs.
C)   decreases ciliary action.
D)   increases airflow out of the lungs.
E)   does not affect airflow.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning the lungs and the pleura is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each lung is suspended in a separate pleural cavity.
B)   Parietal pleura covers the surface of each lung.
C)   The space between the visceral and parietal pleurae is called the mediastinum.
D)   The pleural fluid assists in gas exchange.
E)   The pleural membranes adhere, but cannot slide past each other.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Whose law explains why a gas will move from one area to another area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dalton's Law
B)   Henry's Law
C)   Charles Law
D)   Boyle's LawE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

As the result of an asthmatic attack,

Accepted Answer

A)   ventilation exceeds the ability of blood to pick up oxygen.
B)   ventilation is inadequate to oxygenate blood.
C)   pulmonary blood flow is reduced while ventilation remains normal.
D)   the surface area available for gas exchange increases.
E)   bronchioles dilate.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

A person has severe damage or disease in the upper area of their right lung. Surgery is necessary. The doctor would need to remove

Accepted Answer

A)   the entire right lung.
B)   the superior lobe of the right lung.
C)   the apical bronchopulmonary segment of the right lung.
D)   only the damaged area of the apical bronchopulmonary segment.
E)   the apical, anterior, and posterior segments of the superior lobe.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

It is possible to consciously control the rate and depth of respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The largest of the laryngeal cartilages is the

Accepted Answer

A)   epiglottis.
B)   thyroid cartilage.
C)   cricoid cartilage.
D)   corniculate cartilage.
E)   cuneiform cartilage.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Use the following two choices.
-decrease in carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the right
B)  oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the leftC) A) and B)
D) undefined

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The volume of air available for gas exchange per minute is called the

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Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -total lung capacity "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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It is possible to consciously control the rate and depth of respiration.

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Use the following two choices. -decrease in carbon dioxide

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A person has severe damage or disease in the upper area of their right lung. Surgery is necessary. The doctor would need to remove

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With a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute and a tidal volume of 500mL, what would the minute ventilation be?

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The auditory tubes open into the

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Whose law explains that an increase in volume causes a decrease in pressure?

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Which of the following is an effect of aging on the respiratory system?

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Whose law explains why a gas will move from one area to another area?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium of the nasal cavity?

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The largest of the laryngeal cartilages is the

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As the result of an asthmatic attack,

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Constriction of smooth muscle in the bronchioles

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Which of the following statements concerning the lungs and the pleura is true?

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Exam 23: Respiratory System

The volume of air available for gas exchange per minute is called the

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Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -total lung capacity "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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It is possible to consciously control the rate and depth of respiration.

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Use the following two choices. -decrease in carbon dioxide

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A person has severe damage or disease in the upper area of their right lung. Surgery is necessary. The doctor would need to remove

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With a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute and a tidal volume of 500mL, what would the minute ventilation be?

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Whose law explains that an increase in volume causes a decrease in pressure?

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Which of the following is an effect of aging on the respiratory system?

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Whose law explains why a gas will move from one area to another area?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium of the nasal cavity?

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