Question 1

The ______ system brings in oxygen to the body,and the oxygen is transported to the cells by the ______ for aerobic respiration.

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A)  respiratory;circulatory
B)  muscular;circulatory
C)  digestive;circulatory
D)  digestive;respiratory
E)  skeletal;muscularF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which drugs would be prescribed to a person who has high blood pressure?

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A)  aspirin
B)  a beta-blocker
C)  a beta-blocker and a diuretic
D)  a diuretic
E)  aspirin and a diureticF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The movement of air across the vocal cords in the _____________ produces sounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx
B)  larynx
C)  trachea
D)  glottis
E)  uvulaF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Birds and mammals are endotherms,meaning they spend enormous amounts of energy maintaining a constant body temperature.To meet these energy needs,birds and mammals independently evolved four-chambered hearts,completing the separation of oxygen-rich from oxygen-depleted blood.How would this maximize the amount of oxygen reaching tissues?

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A)  Diffusion of oxygen from oxygenated blood into tissues would be increased.
B)  Diffusion of oxygen from oxygenated blood into tissues would be decreased.
C)  Less energy would be required to pump oxygen into the blood.
D)  Less energy would be required to pump oxygen into the tissues.
E)  Less energy would be required to pump oxygen into the lungs.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

A respiratory disease caused by an allergic response that causes spasms in the smooth muscle of the lung's bronchi is

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A)  aneurysm.
B)  emphysema.
C)  anemia.
D)  asthma.
E)  arterosclerosis.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Air moves into the lungs when the air pressure in the lungs is __________________ than the air pressure outside of the lungs.This occurs when the muscles of the diaphragm _______________.

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A)  lower;relax
B)  lower;contract
C)  higher;relax
D)  higher;contractE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Hemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than for oxygen.Which of the following would you predict to be a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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A)  hyperactivity
B)  increased blood pH
C)  decreased exhalation of oxygen
D)  increased heart rate
E)  decreased ATP productionF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The ______ system carries carbon dioxide waste of aerobic respiration away from cells,and the carbon dioxide is removed from the body by the ______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory;skeletal
B)  digestive;muscular
C)  muscular;respiratory
D)  respiratory;circulatory
E)  circulatory;respiratoryF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

A heartbeat begins in the

Accepted Answer

A)  atrioventricular valve.
B)  atrioventricular node.
C)  sinoatrial node.
D)  right ventricle.
E)  left atrium.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is called anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A frog can absorb oxygen through its skin and lungs.Which of the following is an advantage of absorbing oxygen through the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart pumps oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream.
B)  Oxygen absorbed in the lungs enters the blood stream.
C)  Air in the lungs has a higher concentration of oxygen than air in the atmosphere.
D)  Oxygen diffuses across cells more slowly than across the lining of the lungs.
E)  Lungs have more surface area than the skin.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Sleep apnea is temporarily ceasing to breathe and is more common in people who are overweight.Excess fat in the neck compresses the airway,cutting off air flow.The person then wakes up to clear their throat and resumes normal breathing.Which of the following would trigger this reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased oxygen
B)  decreased carbon dioxide
C)  increased carbon dioxide
D)  decreased oxygen
E)  decreased nitrogenF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Place the following terms in the correct order from which an oxygen molecule in blood travels from the heart to a muscle cell in the arm where ATP will be made for the arm to lift an object.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart,arteries,arterioles,capillaries,interstitial fluid
B)  capillaries,venules,veins,heart
C)  heart,capillaries,venules,veins
D)  heart,capillaries,arterioles,arteries,interstitial fluid
E)  heart,capillaries,arterioles,arteries,alveoliF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen is

Accepted Answer

A)  myoglobin.
B)  actin.
C)  fibrinogen.
D)  hemoglobin.
E)  myosin.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The small air sacs of the lungs are the

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli.
B)  bronchioles.
C)  arterioles.
D)  spiracles.
E)  uvula.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

The capillary wall consists only of

Accepted Answer

A)  a single layer of epithelial cells covered by connective tissue.
B)  connective tissue.
C)  cardiac muscle.
D)  smooth muscle.
E)  a single layer of epithelial cells covered by smooth musclE.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

In a coronary bypass,which of the following is being bypassed?

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary veins
B)  inferior vena cava
C)  coronary arteries
D)  superior vena cava
E)  aortaF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Diffusion passes oxygen between the alveoli of the ______ and the capillaries of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory system;respiratory system
B)  respiratory system;circulatory system
C)  muscular system;circulatory system
D)  circulatory system;muscular system
E)  digestive system;muscular systemF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Why could you donate plasma twice a week?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma contains only proteins and fluid which can be replaced quickly.
B)  Plasma contains platelets which can be replaced quickly.
C)  Plasma contains red blood cells which can be replaced quickly.
D)  Plasma contains only water and can be rapidly replaceD.
E)  Plasma is regenerated from the blood cells injected back into the donor.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 27: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

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Which drugs would be prescribed to a person who has high blood pressure?

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A respiratory disease caused by an allergic response that causes spasms in the smooth muscle of the lung's bronchi is

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The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen is

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Sleep apnea is temporarily ceasing to breathe and is more common in people who are overweight.Excess fat in the neck compresses the airway,cutting off air flow.The person then wakes up to clear their throat and resumes normal breathing.Which of the following would trigger this reflex?

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The capillary wall consists only of

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The movement of air across the vocal cords in the _____________ produces sounds.

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A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is called anemia.

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Air moves into the lungs when the air pressure in the lungs is ____ than the air pressure outside of the lungs.This occurs when the muscles of the diaphragm _.

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Hemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than for oxygen.Which of the following would you predict to be a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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A heartbeat begins in the

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In a coronary bypass,which of the following is being bypassed?

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Place the following terms in the correct order from which an oxygen molecule in blood travels from the heart to a muscle cell in the arm where ATP will be made for the arm to lift an object.

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The system carries carbon dioxide waste of aerobic respiration away from cells,and the carbon dioxide is removed from the body by the system.

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The small air sacs of the lungs are the

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The system brings in oxygen to the body,and the oxygen is transported to the cells by the for aerobic respiration.

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A frog can absorb oxygen through its skin and lungs.Which of the following is an advantage of absorbing oxygen through the lungs?

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Why could you donate plasma twice a week?

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Diffusion passes oxygen between the alveoli of the and the capillaries of .

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Which drugs would be prescribed to a person who has high blood pressure?

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A respiratory disease caused by an allergic response that causes spasms in the smooth muscle of the lung's bronchi is

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The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen is

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Sleep apnea is temporarily ceasing to breathe and is more common in people who are overweight.Excess fat in the neck compresses the airway,cutting off air flow.The person then wakes up to clear their throat and resumes normal breathing.Which of the following would trigger this reflex?

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The capillary wall consists only of

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The movement of air across the vocal cords in the _____________ produces sounds.

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A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is called anemia.

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Air moves into the lungs when the air pressure in the lungs is __________________ than the air pressure outside of the lungs.This occurs when the muscles of the diaphragm _______________.

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Hemoglobin has a greater affinity for carbon monoxide than for oxygen.Which of the following would you predict to be a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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A heartbeat begins in the

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In a coronary bypass,which of the following is being bypassed?

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Place the following terms in the correct order from which an oxygen molecule in blood travels from the heart to a muscle cell in the arm where ATP will be made for the arm to lift an object.

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The ______ system carries carbon dioxide waste of aerobic respiration away from cells,and the carbon dioxide is removed from the body by the ______ system.

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The ______ system brings in oxygen to the body,and the oxygen is transported to the cells by the ______ for aerobic respiration.

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A frog can absorb oxygen through its skin and lungs.Which of the following is an advantage of absorbing oxygen through the lungs?

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