Question 1

Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the plasma is in the form of

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A)   gas bubbles.
B)   oxyhemoglobin.
C)   bicarbonate ions.
D)   carbaminohemoglobin.
E)   carbon monoxide.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

If a person has chronic bronchitis,will they cough up mucous?

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Question 3

Which part of the respiratory system is composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings and cilia?

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A)   pharynx
B)   larynx
C)   trachea
D)   bronchioles
E)   alveoliF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Scientific studies have shown that which of the following is NOT associated with smoking?

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A)   increased risk of lung cancer
B)   increased severity of allergies
C)   increased risk of ulcers
D)   increased risk of stroke
E)   increased risk of diabetesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The symptoms of laryngitis include a severe sore throat,high fever,and white patches on the throat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify the structures and disorders associated with the upper respiratory system.

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Question 7

If a lung is punctured in a car accident,that lobe fails to inflate even though there is no obstruction of the air passageway to that lobe.Why?

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A)   The trauma must have damaged the nerve path controlling ribs on that side of the lung.
B)   Negative feedback prevents the ribs and diaphragm on that side from causing pain.
C)   When the chest volume expands, air can now rush in through the puncture without filling the alveoli.
D)   Mucus or blood must be filling the lobe.
E)   Stimulation of stretch receptors in the alveolar walls initiate inhibitory nerve impulses.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic bronchitis-ongoing inflammation and possible infection of bronchi with loss of cilia
B)   pulmonary fibrosis-loss of lung elasticity due to breathing silica, coal dust, asbestos, etc.
C)   emphysema-reduced lung and chest volume due to collapsed alveoli and overventilation
D)   pulmonary tuberculosis-a bacterial infection that the body tries to isolate and seal off
E)   Pneumocystis carinii-pneumonia caused by a protozoan in absence of a healthy immune systemF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Oxygen in the lungs diffuses from the capillary walls to enter the alveolar walls.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Carbonic anhydrase

Accepted Answer

A)   is a digestive enzyme.
B)   is dissolved in plasma.
C)   speeds up the conversion of carbonic acid to carbon dioxide and water.
D)   speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen.
E)   speeds up the conversion of oxyhemoglobin.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which disease has an allergic cause?

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A)   otitis media
B)   laryngitis
C)   asthma
D)   pneumonia
E)   emphysemaF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Phillip is breathing at approximately 40 ventilations per minute.What is the respiratory center indicating?

Accepted Answer

A)   low oxygen concentration in the lungs
B)   high carbon dioxide concentration in the blood
C)   low oxygen concentration in the blood
D)   the firing of the intercostal nerves
E)   stretch receptors in the alveolar wallsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which point in Figure 15.1 produces sound when air passes through it?

Accepted Answer

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

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If a person has chronic bronchitis,will they cough up mucous?

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Which part of the respiratory system is composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings and cilia?

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The symptoms of laryngitis include a severe sore throat,high fever,and white patches on the throat.

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Identify the structures and disorders associated with the upper respiratory system.

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

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Oxygen in the lungs diffuses from the capillary walls to enter the alveolar walls.

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Which point in Figure 15.1 produces sound when air passes through it?

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Carbonic anhydrase

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Phillip is breathing at approximately 40 ventilations per minute.What is the respiratory center indicating?

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Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the plasma is in the form of

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Which disease has an allergic cause?

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Scientific studies have shown that which of the following is NOT associated with smoking?

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If a person has chronic bronchitis,will they cough up mucous?

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Which part of the respiratory system is composed of C-shaped cartilaginous rings and cilia?

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The symptoms of laryngitis include a severe sore throat,high fever,and white patches on the throat.

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Identify the structures and disorders associated with the upper respiratory system.

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If a lung is punctured in a car accident,that lobe fails to inflate even though there is no obstruction of the air passageway to that lobe.Why?

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

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Oxygen in the lungs diffuses from the capillary walls to enter the alveolar walls.

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Which point in Figure 15.1 produces sound when air passes through it?

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Carbonic anhydrase

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Phillip is breathing at approximately 40 ventilations per minute.What is the respiratory center indicating?

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Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the plasma is in the form of

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Which disease has an allergic cause?

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Scientific studies have shown that which of the following is NOT associated with smoking?

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