Question 1

Which of the following diseases is caused by exposure to particles inhaled primarily in the workplace (silica,coal dust,etc.) ?

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A)   emphysema
B)   pneumonia
C)   rheumatic fever
D)   tuberculosis
E)   pulmonary fibrosisF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Blood richest in oxygen is found in the

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A)   inferior vena cava.
B)   superior vena cava.
C)   pulmonary arteries.
D)   pulmonary veins.
E)   systemic capillaries.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Food is prevented from entering the trachea by the

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A)   pharynx.
B)   larynx.
C)   bronchioles.
D)   saliva.
E)   epiglottis.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Both inspiration and expiration require active engagement of the diaphragm and the rib muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is NOT a major function of the respiratory tract?

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A)   warming incoming air before it reaches the lungs
B)   moistening incoming air
C)   filtering out dust and water particles
D)   conducting air with higher O2 to lungs and conducting air with higher CO2 back out
E)   transferring and extracting nutrientsF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 6

In an average adult,only about 1/3 of the air actually reaches the alveoli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which portion of the respiratory tract is commonly referred to as the "throat"?

Accepted Answer

A)   pharynx
B)   larynx
C)   glottis
D)   trachea
E)   epiglottisF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood occurs by the process of

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A)   diffusion.
B)   osmosis.
C)   filtration.
D)   active transport.
E)   ionic bonding.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Trace the path of an inhaled air molecule.

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A)   nasal cavity  →\rarr→  glottis  →\rarr→ larynx  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  pharynx  →\rarr→  bronchi  →\rarr→ bronchioles  →\rarr→  alveoli
B)   nasal cavity  →\rarr→  pharynx  →\rarr→ larynx  →\rarr→  glottis  →\rarr→ trachea  →\rarr→  bronchi  →\rarr→ bronchioles  →\rarr→  alveoli
C)   nasal cavity  →\rarr→  pharynx →\rarr→  glottis  →\rarr→  larynx  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  bronchi  →\rarr→ bronchioles  →\rarr→  alveoli
D)   nasal cavity  →\rarr→  pharynx  →\rarr→  glottis  →\rarr→  larynx  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  bronchioles  →\rarr→  bronchi  →\rarr→  alveoli
E)   nasal cavity  →\rarr→  pharynx  →\rarr→  glottis  →\rarr→  trachea →\rarr→  larynx  →\rarr→ bronchi  →\rarr→  bronchioles  →\rarr→  alveoli F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs at which location in Figure 15.1?

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A)   1.
B)   2.
C)   3.
D)   4.
E)   5.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

A voice changes from high to low pitch in speaking by

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A)   changing the volume of air that flows across the vocal cords.
B)   controlling the growth of the tissue.
C)   increasing the amplitude of the vocal cord vibrations.
D)   changing the tension on the vocal cords.
E)   changing the tension on the epiglottis.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Many lung ailments are "not curable but treatable." Which is more curable?

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A)   advanced lung cancer with metastases
B)   standard tuberculosis
C)   asthma
D)   emphysema
E)   COPDF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Identify the four respiratory volumes that can be measured with a spirometer.

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1.Tidal volume (500 ml)
2.Insp...

Question 14

Which is NOT a correct association of respiratory problems and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   laryngitis-inflammation of the larynx that causes hoarseness or loss of voice
B)   tonsillitis-inflammation of the uvula often cured by removal of the useless tissue
C)   otitis media-ear pain due to bacterial infection of the middle ear
D)   sinusitis-pain and tenderness in lower forehead and over the cheeks
E)   pharyngitis-infection of the throatF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

An infection with Mycobacterium can cause tubercles in the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compared to outside air,describe the air that reaches the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)   warmer and with more moisture
B)   warmer and with less moisture
C)   cooler and with more moisture
D)   cooler and with less moisture
E)   exactly the sameF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

List and describe the three major functions of the respiratory system.

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1.External respiration: exchange of gase...

Question 18

When we are relaxed,only a small amount of air moves in and out with each breath.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)   static volume.
B)   tidal volume.
C)   inspiratory reserve volume.
D)   expiratory reserve volume.
E)   residual volume.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

By what route does CO2 leave the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary artery  →\rarr→  alveolus  →\rarr→  bronchus  →\rarr→  bronchiole  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  pharynx  →\rarr→  larynx
B)   pulmonary vein  →\rarr→  bronchiole  →\rarr→  alveolus  →\rarr→ bronchus  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→ pharynx  →\rarr→  larynx
C)   pulmonary artery  →\rarr→  alveolus  →\rarr→  bronchiole  →\rarr→  bronchus  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  larynx  →\rarr→  pharynx
D)   pulmonary vein  →\rarr→  alveolus  →\rarr→  bronchus  →\rarr→  bronchiole  →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→  larynx  →\rarr→  pharynx
E)   pulmonary artery  →\rarr→  alveolus  →\rarr→  bronchiole  →\rarr→  bronchus →\rarr→  trachea  →\rarr→   pharynx  →\rarr→  larynx F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

The type of respiration in which gases are exchanged between the blood and tissue fluid is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   breathing.
B)   external respiration.
C)   internal respiration.
D)   cellular respiration.
E)   inspiration.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 15: Respiratory System

When we are relaxed,only a small amount of air moves in and out with each breath.This is called

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The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood occurs by the process of

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Compared to outside air,describe the air that reaches the lungs.

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Many lung ailments are "not curable but treatable." Which is more curable?

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Trace the path of an inhaled air molecule.

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The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs at which location in Figure 15.1?

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A voice changes from high to low pitch in speaking by

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Which portion of the respiratory tract is commonly referred to as the "throat"?

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List and describe the three major functions of the respiratory system.

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The type of respiration in which gases are exchanged between the blood and tissue fluid is termed

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By what route does CO2 leave the body?

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Identify the four respiratory volumes that can be measured with a spirometer.

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Which is NOT a correct association of respiratory problems and symptoms?

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Which is NOT a major function of the respiratory tract?

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An infection with Mycobacterium can cause tubercles in the lungs.

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In an average adult,only about 1/3 of the air actually reaches the alveoli.

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Both inspiration and expiration require active engagement of the diaphragm and the rib muscles.

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Which of the following diseases is caused by exposure to particles inhaled primarily in the workplace (silica,coal dust,etc.) ?

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Blood richest in oxygen is found in the

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