Question 1

Which statement explains why the predicated vital capacity varies with height?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung strength increases as height increases. 
B) Lung capacity is inversely proportional to height. 
C) Lung elasticity is inversely proportional to height. 
D) Lung volume increases as height increases. 
A) Lung strength increases as height increases. 
B) Lung capacity is inversely proportional to height. 
C) Lung elasticity is inversely proportional to height. 
D) Lung volume increases as height increases.

Question 2

Consider the following respiratory variables: MRV of 8000 mL, RR of 16, VC of 4800 mL, and an ERV of 1100 mL. Calculate the IRV.

Accepted Answer

A) 3200 mL 
B) 3500 mL 
C) 2200 mL 
D) 3300 mL 
A) 3200 mL 
B) 3500 mL 
C) 2200 mL 
D) 3300 mL

Question 3

-Identify the lung volume or capacity labeled "c."

Accepted Answer

A) Residual volume 
B) Expiratory reserve volume 
C) Tidal volume 
D) Inspiratory reserve volume 
A) Residual volume 
B) Expiratory reserve volume 
C) Tidal volume 
D) Inspiratory reserve volume

Question 4

How is a volume measurement different from a capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) Capacities indicate maximums; volumes indicate minimums. 
B) Capacities are directly measured' volumes are calculated. 
C) Capacities are calculated; volumes are directly measured. 
D) Capacities are calculated by excluding the volumes. 
A) Capacities indicate maximums; volumes indicate minimums. 
B) Capacities are directly measured' volumes are calculated. 
C) Capacities are calculated; volumes are directly measured. 
D) Capacities are calculated by excluding the volumes.

Question 5

Which breathing action is a passive process?

Accepted Answer

A) Normal/quiet inspiration 
B) Forced expiration 
C) Normal/quiet expiration 
D) Forced inspiration 
A) Normal/quiet inspiration 
B) Forced expiration 
C) Normal/quiet expiration 
D) Forced inspiration

Question 6

Which is the prime mover or agonist of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Internal intercostal muscles 
B) Sternocleidomastoid muscle 
C) Diaphragm muscle 
D) Pectoralis major muscle 
A) Internal intercostal muscles 
B) Sternocleidomastoid muscle 
C) Diaphragm muscle 
D) Pectoralis major muscle

Question 7

Calculate the predicted vital capacity for a 23-year-old-female who is 165 cm in height.

Accepted Answer

A) 3)210 L 
B) 152.491 L 
C) 185.369 L 
D) 9)869 L 
A) 3)210 L 
B) 152.491 L 
C) 185.369 L 
D) 9)869 L

Question 8

Which term describes the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Inspiratory reserve volume 
B) Tidal volume 
C) Expiratory reserve volume 
D) Residual volume 
A) Inspiratory reserve volume 
B) Tidal volume 
C) Expiratory reserve volume 
D) Residual volume

Which statement explains why the predicated vital capacity varies with height?

Consider the following respiratory variables: MRV of 8000 mL, RR of 16, VC of 4800 mL, and an ERV of 1100 mL. Calculate the IRV.

-Identify the lung volume or capacity labeled "c."

How is a volume measurement different from a capacity?

Which breathing action is a passive process?

Which is the prime mover or agonist of inspiration?

Calculate the predicted vital capacity for a 23-year-old-female who is 165 cm in height.

Which term describes the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration?

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Exam 26: Physiology of the Respiratory System

Which statement explains why the predicated vital capacity varies with height?

Consider the following respiratory variables: MRV of 8000 mL, RR of 16, VC of 4800 mL, and an ERV of 1100 mL. Calculate the IRV.

-Identify the lung volume or capacity labeled "c."

How is a volume measurement different from a capacity?

Which breathing action is a passive process?

Which is the prime mover or agonist of inspiration?

Calculate the predicted vital capacity for a 23-year-old-female who is 165 cm in height.

Which term describes the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration?

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to the Organ Systems

Chemistry

The Microscope

The Cell

Histology

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Introduction to the Muscular System: Muscle Tissue

Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord

The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System

General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Physiology of the Heart

Anatomy of Blood Vessels

Circulatory Pathways and the Physiology of Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

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Physiology of the Digestive System

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Physiology of the Urinary System

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