Question 1

The respiratory is unlike the digestive system in that air comes in and out the same opening.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jesse is breathing at a rate of 15 ventilations per minute.This would be considered

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A)   hyperventilation.
B)   normal.
C)   hypoventilation.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hoarseness without an upper respiratory infection could be a warning sign of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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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) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The vital capacity is equal to the

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A)   maximum amount of air breathed in.
B)   maximum amount of air breathed out.
C)   maximum amount of air breathed in and the maximum amount of air breathed out.D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 9

Where is the respiratory control center located?

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

Question 10

The difference between a restrictive pulmonary disorder and an obstructive pulmonary disorder is that the in restrictive disorder the lungs have lost their elasticity and in an obstructive disorder air does not flow freely in the airways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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) C) and D) C

Question 12

How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H+ + HCO3- → H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 ?

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A)   pushes it to the right
B)   pushes it to the left
C)   does not affect itD) B) and C)
E) All of the above B

Question 13

What is the correct order of the following steps in the progression of lung cancer in a smoker? 1.Cilia are lost.2.There is a thickening and callusing of the cells lining the bronchi.3.Metastasis occurs.4.A tumor forms.5.Cells with atypical nuclei appear.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

When the pH of the blood becomes more acidic,the respiratory center

Accepted Answer

A)   increases the rate and increases the depth of breathing.
B)   increases the rate and decreases the depth of breathing.
C)   decreases the rate and increases the depth of breathing.
D)   decreases the rate and decreases the depth of breathing.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Even if you quit smoking,the damage to your lungs is already done and they will not return to normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The amount of air that moves in and out with each breath is called the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which part of the pharynx is mismatched with its location?

Accepted Answer

A)   nasopharynx--where the nasal cavities open above
B)   oropharynx--where the sinuses open
C)   laryngopharynx--where the pharynx opens into the larynxD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 20

One of the main symptoms of a sinus infection is hoarseness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Respiratory System

The respiratory is unlike the digestive system in that air comes in and out the same opening.

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Jesse is breathing at a rate of 15 ventilations per minute.This would be considered

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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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The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.

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Hoarseness without an upper respiratory infection could be a warning sign of cancer.

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Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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The vital capacity is equal to the

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Where is the respiratory control center located?

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The difference between a restrictive pulmonary disorder and an obstructive pulmonary disorder is that the in restrictive disorder the lungs have lost their elasticity and in an obstructive disorder air does not flow freely in the airways.

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

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How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H+ + HCO3- → H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 ?

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What is the correct order of the following steps in the progression of lung cancer in a smoker? 1.Cilia are lost.2.There is a thickening and callusing of the cells lining the bronchi.3.Metastasis occurs.4.A tumor forms.5.Cells with atypical nuclei appear.

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Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

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Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

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When the pH of the blood becomes more acidic,the respiratory center

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Even if you quit smoking,the damage to your lungs is already done and they will not return to normal.

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The amount of air that moves in and out with each breath is called the

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Which part of the pharynx is mismatched with its location?

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One of the main symptoms of a sinus infection is hoarseness.

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How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H⁺ + HCO₃^- → H₂CO₃ → H₂O + CO₂ ?

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