Question 1

Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

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A)   lungs
B)   pharynx
C)   trachea
D)   bronchi
E)   bronchiolesF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A molecule of air enters the nose through the external nares. Which of the following is the correct pathway to the trachea?

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A)   nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, trachea
B)   oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx, trachea
C)   nasopharynx, nasal cavity, laryngopharynx, trachea
D)   nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea
E)   nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, pharynxF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

What is the volume of air that can be forcibly expired after expiration of the tidal volume?

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A)   residual volume
B)   inspiratory reserve volume
C)   vital capacity
D)   expiratory reserve volumeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-tidal volume
"Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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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) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Why is transfused blood discarded after about 6 weeks of storage?

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A)   It can not bind to oxygen anymore.
B)   It becomes too thick.
C)   The BPG levels are too low for adequate release of oxygen to tissues.
D)   The percent oxygen saturation is too low.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Most oxygen is carried in the blood ______; but most carbon dioxide is ________.

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A)   dissolved in plasma; associated with salt or acid
B)   bound to hemoglobin; associated with bicarbonate ions in the plasma
C)   combined with albumin; associated with carbonic acid
D)   bound to hemoglobin; bound to albumin
E)   bound to plasma proteins; carried as carbon dioxideF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The ventral respiratory group

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A)   is located in the pons.
B)   stimulates the intercostal and abdominal muscles.
C)   is part of the pontine respiratory group.
D)   is active only in exhalation.
E)   stimulates the diaphragm.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

During swallowing, the opening into the larynx is covered by the

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A)   epiglottis.
B)   thyroid cartilage.
C)   cricoid cartilage.
D)   arytenoid cartilage.
E)   the "Adam's apple".F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?

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A)   Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell.
B)   Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.
C)   Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma.
D)   CO2 and H2O  →\rightarrow→ H2CO3
E)   Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and carbon dioxide. F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Why is fetal hemoglobin very efficient at picking up oxygen?

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A)   The BPG levels are much higher than in maternal hemoglobin.
B)   The fetal oxygen-dissociation curve is to the right of the maternal oxygen-dissociation curve.
C)   The concentration of fetal hemoglobin is 10% greater than the concentration of maternal hemoglobin.
D)   The fetal oxygen-dissociation curve is to the left of the maternal oxygen-dissociation curve.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A protective function of the respiratory system would be

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A)   altering blood pH by changing blood CO2 levels.
B)   olfaction by drawing molecules into the nasal cavity.
C)   producing ACE which helps regulate blood pressure.
D)   preventing microorganisms from entering the body.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Gas exchange between the air and the blood takes place in the __________.

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Question 13

-Which of the patients above might have a depression of the respiratory center due to drugs?

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Question 14

Oxygenated blood is carried to the tissues of the lungs via the

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A)   pulmonary veins.
B)   bronchial arteries.
C)   pulmonary artery.
D)   abdominal aorta.
E)   pleural arteries.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

When the inspiratory muscles contract,

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A)   thoracic volume increases.
B)   pleural pressure increases.
C)   the alveolar pressure increases.
D)   expiration occurs.
E)   thoracic volume decreases.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The trachea

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A)   is located in the pleural cavity.
B)   has "C" shaped cartilages that form its anterior and lateral sides.
C)   is lined with keratinized squamous epithelium.
D)   bifurcates to form the bronchioles.
E)   collapses when not in use.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Match the term with the appropriate description or definition.
-vital 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) B) and D)

Question 18

Mr. Huff and Puff exhales normally; then, using forced expiration, he exhales as much air as possible. The volume of air still remaining in his lungs is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Expiration during quiet breathing

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A)   is an active process.
B)   requires more muscle contractions than inspiration.
C)   is due to contraction of the diaphragm and elevation of the ribs.
D)   occurs when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.
E)   is not affected by the elastic properties of the lungs.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   As thoracic volume increases, alveolar pressure (Palv)  increases.
B)   In expiration, the thoracic volume increases.
C)   Constriction of bronchioles assists breathing.
D)   As alveolar volume increases, alveolar pressure (Palv)  decreases.
E)   Pressure is directly proportional to volume.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 23: Respiratory System

-Which of the patients above might have a depression of the respiratory center due to drugs?

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Gas exchange between the air and the blood takes place in the __________.

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Expiration during quiet breathing

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The trachea

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

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During swallowing, the opening into the larynx is covered by the

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When the inspiratory muscles contract,

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Oxygenated blood is carried to the tissues of the lungs via the

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Match the term with the appropriate description or definition. -tidal volume "Enter the letter of the correct description below"

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Most oxygen is carried in the blood ______; but most carbon dioxide is ________.

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Mr. Huff and Puff exhales normally; then, using forced expiration, he exhales as much air as possible. The volume of air still remaining in his lungs is called

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What is the volume of air that can be forcibly expired after expiration of the tidal volume?

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The ventral respiratory group

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A protective function of the respiratory system would be

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A molecule of air enters the nose through the external nares. Which of the following is the correct pathway to the trachea?

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Why is fetal hemoglobin very efficient at picking up oxygen?

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

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Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?

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Why is transfused blood discarded after about 6 weeks of storage?

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