Question 1

Which way does the reaction H+ + HCO3-  →\rarr→ H2CO3  →\rarr→  H2O + CO2 proceed in the lungs?

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A)  to the right
B)  to the left
C)  to the right and then back to the left
D)  this reaction doesn't proceed in the lungs
E)  none of these F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

When you breathe into a paper bag after hyperventilating,you are decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The trachea and upper bronchial tree are similar in that both are held open by cartilaginous rings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During respiration,as the thorax moves up,the lungs move down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You cannot increase the amount of air you exhale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During respiration,what is the additional amount of air that can be exhaled from the lungs during an extra deep exhalation called? This volume is usually around 1,400 ml.

Accepted Answer

A)  expiratory reserve volume
B)  inspiratory reserve volume
C)  residual volume
D)  vital capacity
E)  tidal volumeF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The pharynx contains the tonsils that protect against invasion of inhaled foreign particles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea
B)  pharynx
C)  esophagus
D)  bronchus
E)  nasal cavityF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pressure in the lungs increases.
B)  The rib cage moves up and out.
C)  The intercostal muscles pull the ribs outward.
D)  The diaphragm contracts and moves down.
E)  Air rushes into the lungs.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E) A

Question 10

Where is the respiratory control center located?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the brain
B)  in the bronchi
C)  in the lungs
D)  in the aorta
E)  in the diaphragmF) A) and B)
G) C) and E) A

Question 11

Ventilation includes

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A)  inspiration only.
B)  expiration only.
C)  both inspiration and expiration.
D)  the volume of air that can be exhaleD.
E)  the transportation of oxygen to the cells in the body.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Where in the lower respiratory tract would you find goblet cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchial tree
B)  trachea
C)  lungs
D)  esophagus
E)  nasal cavityF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which part of the lower respiratory tract is intimately in contact with the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs
B)  bronchial tree
C)  trachea
D)  esophagus
E)  sinus cavityF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"Strep throat" is caused by what type of infecting organism?

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria
B)  virus
C)  fungus
D)  parasitic worm
E)  protistF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Carbonic anhydrase and carbaminohemoglobin are similar in that they are both enzymes involved in respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

Which part of the respiratory system carries out gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchus
B)  larynx
C)  nasal cavity
D)  lungs
E)  diaphragmF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

List the volumes of air associated with each of the following lung capacities.
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
tidal volume
residual volume
vital capacity
total lung capacity

Accepted Answer

The average volumes are as follows:
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Question 19

Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs
B)  larynx
C)  trachea
D)  bronchioles
E)  All are part of the inspiration process.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 10: Respiratory System

Which way does the reaction H+ + HCO3- →\rarr→ H2CO3 →\rarr→ H2O + CO2 proceed in the lungs?

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When you breathe into a paper bag after hyperventilating,you are decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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The trachea and upper bronchial tree are similar in that both are held open by cartilaginous rings.

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During respiration,as the thorax moves up,the lungs move down.

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You cannot increase the amount of air you exhale.

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During respiration,what is the additional amount of air that can be exhaled from the lungs during an extra deep exhalation called? This volume is usually around 1,400 ml.

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The pharynx contains the tonsils that protect against invasion of inhaled foreign particles.

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Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?

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Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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Where is the respiratory control center located?

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Ventilation includes

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Where in the lower respiratory tract would you find goblet cells?

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Which part of the lower respiratory tract is intimately in contact with the cardiovascular system?

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Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

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"Strep throat" is caused by what type of infecting organism?

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Carbonic anhydrase and carbaminohemoglobin are similar in that they are both enzymes involved in respiration.

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Which part of the respiratory system carries out gas exchange?

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List the volumes of air associated with each of the following lung capacities. inspiratory reserve volume expiratory reserve volume tidal volume residual volume vital capacity total lung capacity

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