Question 1

During normal quiet inspiration, the contraction of the __________ causes air to move into the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphragm
B)   internal intercostal muscles
C)   abdominal wall muscles
D)   sternocleidomastoidE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which respiratory pattern will increase the amount of fresh air entering the alveoli?

Accepted Answer

A)   Slow, deep respirations
B)   Rapid, shallow respirationsC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 3

The condition in which outside air enters the pleural cavity is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pneumonia
B)   pneumothorax
C)   internal respiration
D)   emphysemaE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

What reaction occurs in the pulmonary capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)   H + + HCO 3 - → H 2CO 3 → CO 2 + H 2O
B)   CO 2 + H 2O → H 2CO 3 → H + + HCO 3 -  
C)   H + + HCO 3 - → CO 2 + H 2O → H 2CO 3
D)   H 2CO 3 → H + + HCO 3 - → CO 2 + H 2OE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An excessive increase in the rate and depth of breathing, resulting in a drop in P CO2 below normal levels, is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Question 6

What type of tissue forms the walls of the alveoli?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
B)   Simple squamous epithelium
C)   Stratified squamous epithelium
D)   Loose connective tissueE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

What typically causes the condition in newborns called respiratory distress syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lack of surfactant
B)   Low oxygen concentration in the inspired air
C)   High oxygen concentration in the inspired air
D)   Thick mucus clogging theairwaysE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Brad suffers from anxiety attacks during which he hyperventilates and occasionally passes out. Why would he faint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elevated blood P CO2 causes vasodilation of cerebral arterioles, leading to enhanced blood supply to areas of the brain.
B)   Decreased blood P CO2 causes vasoconstriction of cerebral arterioles, leading to reduced blood supply to areas of the brain.
C)   Increased P O2 of blood causes vasoconstriction of cerebral arterioles, leading to reduced blood supply to areas of the brain.
D)   Decreased P O2 of blood causes vasodilation of cerebral arterioles, leading to enhanced blood supply to areas of the brain.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the thorax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible is a measurement of that person'svital capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What structure(s)  is/are not part of the anatomical dead space?

Accepted Answer

A)   Larynx
B)   Trachea
C)   Alveoli
D)   BronchiE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What term describes the amount of air that enters or leaves the lungs during a respiratory cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tidal volume
B)   Residual volume
C)   Vital capacity
D)   Total lung capacity
E)   Expiratory reserve volumeF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

How is carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2% dissolved in plasma; 24% as carbaminohemoglobin; 75% as bicarbonate ion
B)   1-2% dissolved in plasma; 70% as carbaminohemoglobin; 28% as bicarbonate ion
C)   7% dissolved in plasma; 23% as carbaminohemoglobin; 70% as bicarbonate ion
D)   23% dissolved in plasma; 70% as carbaminohemoglobin; 7% as bicarbonate ionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The air around us is about __________% oxygen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The air around us is about __________%...

Question 15

The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the __________ pleura.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The layer of serous membrane that is...

Question 16

Which muscle(s)  is/are used during forceful expiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diaphragm
B)   External intercostals
C)   Abdominal wall muscles
D)   SternocleidomastoidsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What factor will cause an increase in breathing rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decrease in blood P CO2
B)   Increase in blood P CO2
C)   Increase in blood pH
D)   Increase in blood P O2E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following adheres the visceral and parietal pleural membranes together?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loose connective tissue
B)   Serous fluid in the pleural cavity
C)   Surfactant in the pleural cavity
D)   Elastic connective tissueE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Cathy has been diagnosed with emphysema, a condition associated with destruction of alveolar walls. What effect would this anatomical change have on Cathy's respiratory function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased rate of gas exchange
B)   Decreased ability to expand lungs and inspire
C)   Increased tendency for alveolar collapse
D)   Decreased movement of air into alveoli due to constriction of airwaysE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The pectoralis minor and the sternocleidomastoid muscles are used during forced expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Respiratory System

Brad suffers from anxiety attacks during which he hyperventilates and occasionally passes out. Why would he faint?

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Which of the following adheres the visceral and parietal pleural membranes together?

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What term describes the amount of air that enters or leaves the lungs during a respiratory cycle?

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The condition in which outside air enters the pleural cavity is called __________.

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The pectoralis minor and the sternocleidomastoid muscles are used during forced expiration.

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Cathy has been diagnosed with emphysema, a condition associated with destruction of alveolar walls. What effect would this anatomical change have on Cathy's respiratory function?

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What typically causes the condition in newborns called respiratory distress syndrome?

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An excessive increase in the rate and depth of breathing, resulting in a drop in P CO2 below normal levels, is called __________.

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The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible is a measurement of that person'svital capacity.

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During normal quiet inspiration, the contraction of the __________ causes air to move into the lungs.

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The organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the thorax.

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What type of tissue forms the walls of the alveoli?

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What structure(s) is/are not part of the anatomical dead space?

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What reaction occurs in the pulmonary capillaries?

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The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the __________ pleura.

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Which muscle(s) is/are used during forceful expiration?

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Which respiratory pattern will increase the amount of fresh air entering the alveoli?

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How is carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

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What factor will cause an increase in breathing rate?

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The air around us is about __________% oxygen.

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