Question 1

Vital capacity is the amount of air you breathe:

Accepted Answer

A)  normally at rest. 
B)  in during a forced inhalation. 
C)  out during a forced exhalation. 
D)  in and out during one huge breath. 
A)  normally at rest. 
B)  in during a forced inhalation. 
C)  out during a forced exhalation. 
D)  in and out during one huge breath.

Question 2

Which of the following is part of the "Adam's apple"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Arytenoid cartilage 
A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Arytenoid cartilage

Question 3

What would happen if there was a hole in structure B?

Accepted Answer

A)  More air would enter the lung. 
B)  The lung would collapse. 
C)  The lung would expand more than usual. 
D)  Nothing would change because a clot would form and quickly seal it. 
A)  More air would enter the lung. 
B)  The lung would collapse. 
C)  The lung would expand more than usual. 
D)  Nothing would change because a clot would form and quickly seal it.

Question 4

In the diagram which letter indicates vital capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 5

A restrictive disease of the lower respiratory tract results in difficulty inhaling and exhalation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most oxygen in the blood is transported:

Accepted Answer

A)  as gas dissolved in the plasma. 
B)  as bicarbonate. 
C)  as carbaminohemoglobin. 
D)  as oxyhemoglobin. 
A)  as gas dissolved in the plasma. 
B)  as bicarbonate. 
C)  as carbaminohemoglobin. 
D)  as oxyhemoglobin.

Question 7

The amount of air that remains in the lungs after a forced exhalation is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of air that remains in...

Question 8

After air passes through structure A it goes to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea. 
B)  secondary bronchi. 
C)  terminal bronchiole. 
D)  alveoli. 
A)  trachea. 
B)  secondary bronchi. 
C)  terminal bronchiole. 
D)  alveoli.

Question 9

Most carbon dioxide in the blood is transported:

Accepted Answer

A)  as bicarbonate. 
B)  as carbonic anhydrase. 
C)  as carbaminohemoglobin. 
D)  as gas dissolved in the plasma. 
A)  as bicarbonate. 
B)  as carbonic anhydrase. 
C)  as carbaminohemoglobin. 
D)  as gas dissolved in the plasma.

Question 10

Describe the structure and function of the alveoli.

Accepted Answer

The alveolus is a cup-shaped membrane at

Question 11

The nostrils are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the external nares. 
B)  the nasal cavity. 
C)  the upper respiratory. 
D)  the nose. 
A)  the external nares. 
B)  the nasal cavity. 
C)  the upper respiratory. 
D)  the nose.

Question 12

The pH of the blood is influenced by the concentration of:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen in the blood. 
B)  RBCs in the blood. 
C)  carbon dioxide in the blood. 
D)  carbon dioxide in the lungs. 
A)  oxygen in the blood. 
B)  RBCs in the blood. 
C)  carbon dioxide in the blood. 
D)  carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Question 13

The serous membrane covering the lungs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the pleura. 
B)  the pericardium. 
C)  the peritoneum. 
D)  the meninges. 
A)  the pleura. 
B)  the pericardium. 
C)  the peritoneum. 
D)  the meninges.

Question 14

The volume of air during each normal breath is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tidal volume. 
B)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
C)  expiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity. 
A)  tidal volume. 
B)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
C)  expiratory reserve volume. 
D)  vital capacity.

Question 15

When does the muscle labeled C contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  During forced exhalation 
B)  During inhalation 
C)  During passive exhalation 
D)  During inhalation and exhalation 
A)  During forced exhalation 
B)  During inhalation 
C)  During passive exhalation 
D)  During inhalation and exhalation

Question 16

One function of the respiratory system is to maintain blood pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the name of the structure labeled B?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal cavity 
B)  Uvula 
C)  Auditory tube 
D)  Trachea 
A)  Nasal cavity 
B)  Uvula 
C)  Auditory tube 
D)  Trachea

Question 18

Which of the following is the exchange of gases between the blood and the cells of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ventilation 
B)  External respiration 
C)  Internal respiration 
D)  Transport of oxygen in the blood 
A)  Ventilation 
B)  External respiration 
C)  Internal respiration 
D)  Transport of oxygen in the blood

Question 19

_____________ causes most cases of lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ causes most cases of lung cancer....

Question 20

The pharynx is also known as the throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Vital capacity is the amount of air you breathe:

Which of the following is part of the "Adam's apple"?

What would happen if there was a hole in structure B?

In the diagram which letter indicates vital capacity?

A restrictive disease of the lower respiratory tract results in difficulty inhaling and exhalation.

Most oxygen in the blood is transported:

The amount of air that remains in the lungs after a forced exhalation is called _________________.

After air passes through structure A it goes to the:

Most carbon dioxide in the blood is transported:

Describe the structure and function of the alveoli.

The nostrils are also known as:

The pH of the blood is influenced by the concentration of:

The serous membrane covering the lungs is:

The volume of air during each normal breath is called the:

When does the muscle labeled C contract?

One function of the respiratory system is to maintain blood pH.

What is the name of the structure labeled B?

Which of the following is the exchange of gases between the blood and the cells of the body?

_____________ causes most cases of lung cancer.

The pharynx is also known as the throat.

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