Question 1

Hemoglobin binds more tightly to carbon monoxide than to oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the body causes

Accepted Answer

A)  a simultaneous increase in the amount of oxygen in the body. 
B)  an increase in the pH of the blood. 
C)  a decrease in the rate at which impulses are released from the respiratory center. 
D)  slow, shallow breathing. 
E)  a decrease in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. 
A)  a simultaneous increase in the amount of oxygen in the body. 
B)  an increase in the pH of the blood. 
C)  a decrease in the rate at which impulses are released from the respiratory center. 
D)  slow, shallow breathing. 
E)  a decrease in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. E

Question 3

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with blood directly across the alveoli wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

During the cough reflex, the trachea ________ slightly to increase the velocity of air movement.

Accepted Answer

constricts

Question 5

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.
-collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound

Accepted Answer

A) mesothelioma 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pneumothorax 
D) pneumonia 
E) botulism
F)pleurisy
G)emphysema 
A) mesothelioma 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pneumothorax 
D) pneumonia 
E) botulism
F)pleurisy
G)emphysema

Question 6

The structure nicknamed the "Adam's apple" is associated with the ________, part of the respiratory passageway.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure nicknamed the "Adam's apple" is...

Question 7

The lower pharynx serves as a passageway for both the ________ and ________ systems.

Accepted Answer

digestive; respirato

Question 8

Match the following processes of respiration to their definitions.
-movement of carbon dioxide from interstitial fluids into the blood

Accepted Answer

A) breathing 
B) cellular respiration 
C) external respiration 
D) internal respiration 
A) breathing 
B) cellular respiration 
C) external respiration 
D) internal respiration

Question 9

All of the following are part of an individual's vital capacity EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  tidal volume 
B)  inspiratory reserve 
C)  expiratory reserve 
D)  residual volume 
A)  tidal volume 
B)  inspiratory reserve 
C)  expiratory reserve 
D)  residual volume

Question 10

Air in the airways that does not participate in gas exchange is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The figure above shows the components of the respiratory system. Match each labeled structure (A-E) to its description.
-This structure is also known as the "windpipe."

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows the...

Question 12

Which of the following disorders is described as follows: damage to motor nerves innervating skeletal muscle; skeletal muscles weaken; death usually results within five years of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  amytrophic lateral sclerosis 
B)  pleurisy 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  emphysema 
E)  botulism 
A)  amytrophic lateral sclerosis 
B)  pleurisy 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  emphysema 
E)  botulism

Question 13

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding lung cancer EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms include chest pain, chronic cough, and wheezing. 
B)  One hundred percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke. 
C)  Lung cancer may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. 
D)  This type of cancer typically takes many years to develop. 
E)  Problems associated with lung cancer include inadequate exchange of gases in the alveoli and impairment of blood flow in the pulmonary blood vessels. 
A)  Symptoms include chest pain, chronic cough, and wheezing. 
B)  One hundred percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke. 
C)  Lung cancer may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. 
D)  This type of cancer typically takes many years to develop. 
E)  Problems associated with lung cancer include inadequate exchange of gases in the alveoli and impairment of blood flow in the pulmonary blood vessels.

Question 14

During inspiration, intercostal muscles function to

Accepted Answer

A)  flatten the diaphragm. 
B)  pull the rib cage up and out, so that lung volume increases. 
C)  constrict the lungs so that intrapulmonary pressure increases. 
D)  separate the layers of pleural membranes. 
E)  increase blood flow to lung tissue. 
A)  flatten the diaphragm. 
B)  pull the rib cage up and out, so that lung volume increases. 
C)  constrict the lungs so that intrapulmonary pressure increases. 
D)  separate the layers of pleural membranes. 
E)  increase blood flow to lung tissue.

Question 15

Receptor cells in the aortic and carotid bodies respond to changes in blood ________ levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Receptor cells in the aortic and carotid...

Question 16

The figure above shows the components of the respiratory system. Match each labeled structure (A-E) to its description.
-Site of the vocal cords; the glottis is the opening to this structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows the...

Question 17

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.
-a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

Accepted Answer

A) mesothelioma 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pneumothorax 
D) pneumonia 
E) botulism
F)pleurisy
G)emphysema 
A) mesothelioma 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pneumothorax 
D) pneumonia 
E) botulism
F)pleurisy
G)emphysema

Question 18

Match the following processes of respiration to their definitions.
-exchange of air between lungs and the environment

Accepted Answer

A) breathing 
B) cellular respiration 
C) external respiration 
D) internal respiration 
A) breathing 
B) cellular respiration 
C) external respiration 
D) internal respiration

Question 19

All of the following are involved in the regulation of the rate and depth of breathing EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  carotid and aortic bodies 
B)  blood levels of CO2 
C)  blood levels of O2 
D)  bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli 
E)  medulla oblongata 
A)  carotid and aortic bodies 
B)  blood levels of CO2 
C)  blood levels of O2 
D)  bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli 
E)  medulla oblongata

Question 20

The amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs with each breath is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of air that enters and...

Exam 10: The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

Hemoglobin binds more tightly to carbon monoxide than to oxygen.

An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the body causes

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with blood directly across the alveoli wall.

During the cough reflex, the trachea ________ slightly to increase the velocity of air movement.

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description. -collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound

The structure nicknamed the "Adam's apple" is associated with the ________, part of the respiratory passageway.

The lower pharynx serves as a passageway for both the ________ and ________ systems.

Match the following processes of respiration to their definitions. -movement of carbon dioxide from interstitial fluids into the blood

All of the following are part of an individual's vital capacity EXCEPT which one?

Air in the airways that does not participate in gas exchange is known as

The figure above shows the components of the respiratory system. Match each labeled structure (A-E) to its description. -This structure is also known as the "windpipe."

Which of the following disorders is described as follows: damage to motor nerves innervating skeletal muscle; skeletal muscles weaken; death usually results within five years of diagnosis?

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding lung cancer EXCEPT which one?

During inspiration, intercostal muscles function to

Receptor cells in the aortic and carotid bodies respond to changes in blood ________ levels.

The figure above shows the components of the respiratory system. Match each labeled structure (A-E) to its description. -Site of the vocal cords; the glottis is the opening to this structure.

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description. -a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

Match the following processes of respiration to their definitions. -exchange of air between lungs and the environment

All of the following are involved in the regulation of the rate and depth of breathing EXCEPT which one?

The amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs with each breath is the ________.

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