Question 1

Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of lobes in the right lung 
B)  the number of lobes in the left lung 
A)  the number of lobes in the right lung 
B)  the number of lobes in the left lung

Question 2

A 10 percent increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the rate of breathing. 
B)  increase the rate of breathing. 
C)  decrease pulmonary ventilation. 
D)  decrease the alveolar ventilation rate. 
E)  decrease the vital capacity. 
A)  decrease the rate of breathing. 
B)  increase the rate of breathing. 
C)  decrease pulmonary ventilation. 
D)  decrease the alveolar ventilation rate. 
E)  decrease the vital capacity.

Question 3

Airways that supply one lobe of a lung are called

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary bronchi. 
B)  bronchioles. 
C)  tertiary bronchi. 
D)  primary bronchi. 
E)  alveoli. 
A)  secondary bronchi. 
B)  bronchioles. 
C)  tertiary bronchi. 
D)  primary bronchi. 
E)  alveoli.

Question 4

The function of the nasal conchae is to

Accepted Answer

A)  divide the nasal cavity into a right and a left side. 
B)  provide an opening into the pharynx. 
C)  provide a surface for the sense of smell. 
D)  create turbulence in the air to trap small particulates in mucus. 
E)  provide an opening to the outside of the body. 
A)  divide the nasal cavity into a right and a left side. 
B)  provide an opening into the pharynx. 
C)  provide a surface for the sense of smell. 
D)  create turbulence in the air to trap small particulates in mucus. 
E)  provide an opening to the outside of the body.

Question 5

The term ________ refers to an increase in the PCO2 of arterial blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperventilation 
B)  hypoventilation 
C)  hypocapnia 
D)  hypercapnia 
E)  hypoglycemia 
A)  hyperventilation 
B)  hypoventilation 
C)  hypocapnia 
D)  hypercapnia 
E)  hypoglycemia

Question 6

Internal respiration involves the

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  diffusion of gases between the cells and the circulating blood. 
C)  exchange of dissolved gases between the blood and the interstitial fluid. 
D)  binding of oxygen by hemoglobin. 
E)  utilization of oxygen by tissues to support metabolism. 
A)  movement of air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  diffusion of gases between the cells and the circulating blood. 
C)  exchange of dissolved gases between the blood and the interstitial fluid. 
D)  binding of oxygen by hemoglobin. 
E)  utilization of oxygen by tissues to support metabolism.

Question 7

Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and humidified by the

Accepted Answer

A)  upper respiratory tract. 
B)  lower respiratory tract. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  upper respiratory tract. 
B)  lower respiratory tract. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  alveoli. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The _________________________ of the medulla oblongata sets the pace for inspiration.

Accepted Answer

respirator

Question 9

In this procedure, an incision is made through the anterior tracheal wall and a tube is inserted.

Accepted Answer

A)  tracheostomy 
B)  tracheotomy 
C)  bronchoscopy 
D)  laryngotomy 
E)  none of the above 
A)  tracheostomy 
B)  tracheotomy 
C)  bronchoscopy 
D)  laryngotomy 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

The adenoids lie in the roof of the

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A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  oropharynx. 
C)  laryngopharynx. 
D)  larynx. 
E)  nasal cavity. 
A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  oropharynx. 
C)  laryngopharynx. 
D)  larynx. 
E)  nasal cavity.

Question 11

If a student inhales as deeply as possible and then blows the air out until he or she cannot exhale any more, the amount of air expelled would be his or her

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label C: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 13

The passageways from the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx are the

Accepted Answer

A)  external nares. 
B)  internal nares. 
C)  vestibules. 
D)  turbinates. 
E)  palates. 
A)  external nares. 
B)  internal nares. 
C)  vestibules. 
D)  turbinates. 
E)  palates.

Question 14

The pitch of a vocal sound is controlled by changing the

Accepted Answer

A)  force of air. 
B)  tension in the vocal cords. 
C)  size of the laryngeal cartilage. 
D)  shape of the laryngeal cartilage. 
E)  nasal cavity. 
A)  force of air. 
B)  tension in the vocal cords. 
C)  size of the laryngeal cartilage. 
D)  shape of the laryngeal cartilage. 
E)  nasal cavity.

Question 15

Decompression sickness is a painful condition that results in ________ gas coming out of solution in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  hydrogen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above 
A)  oxygen 
B)  hydrogen 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

A device called a pneumotachometer measures

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of air movement. 
B)  the maximum rate of forced expiration. 
C)  expiratory reserve volume. 
D)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
E)  vital capacity. 
A)  the rate of air movement. 
B)  the maximum rate of forced expiration. 
C)  expiratory reserve volume. 
D)  inspiratory reserve volume. 
E)  vital capacity.

Question 17

Hyperventilation may cause a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in blood carbon dioxide concentration and a drop in pH. 
B)  decrease in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an increase in pH. 
C)  increase in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an increase in pH. 
D)  increase in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an decrease in pH. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  decrease in blood carbon dioxide concentration and a drop in pH. 
B)  decrease in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an increase in pH. 
C)  increase in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an increase in pH. 
D)  increase in blood carbon dioxide concentration and an decrease in pH. 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is a single cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  arytenoid 
B)  cricoid 
C)  cuneiform 
D)  corniculate 
E)  none of the above 
A)  arytenoid 
B)  cricoid 
C)  cuneiform 
D)  corniculate 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

How many tertiary bronchi are there in each lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  23 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  23

Question 20

Pulmonary ventilation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the movement of air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  the movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood. 
C)  the movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the interstitial space. 
D)  the movement of dissolved gases from the interstitial space to the cells. 
E)  the utilization of oxygen. 
A)  the movement of air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  the movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood. 
C)  the movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the interstitial space. 
D)  the movement of dissolved gases from the interstitial space to the cells. 
E)  the utilization of oxygen.

Which is greater?

A 10 percent increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will

Airways that supply one lobe of a lung are called

The function of the nasal conchae is to

The term ________ refers to an increase in the P_CO2 of arterial blood.

Internal respiration involves the

Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and humidified by the

The _________________________ of the medulla oblongata sets the pace for inspiration.

In this procedure, an incision is made through the anterior tracheal wall and a tube is inserted.

The adenoids lie in the roof of the

If a student inhales as deeply as possible and then blows the air out until he or she cannot exhale any more, the amount of air expelled would be his or her

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

The passageways from the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx are the

The pitch of a vocal sound is controlled by changing the

Decompression sickness is a painful condition that results in ________ gas coming out of solution in the bloodstream.

A device called a pneumotachometer measures

Hyperventilation may cause a(n)

Which of the following is a single cartilage?

How many tertiary bronchi are there in each lung?

Pulmonary ventilation refers to

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Which is greater?

A 10 percent increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will

Airways that supply one lobe of a lung are called

The function of the nasal conchae is to

The term ________ refers to an increase in the PCO2 of arterial blood.

Internal respiration involves the

Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and humidified by the

The _________________________ of the medulla oblongata sets the pace for inspiration.

In this procedure, an incision is made through the anterior tracheal wall and a tube is inserted.

The adenoids lie in the roof of the

If a student inhales as deeply as possible and then blows the air out until he or she cannot exhale any more, the amount of air expelled would be his or her

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

The passageways from the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx are the

The pitch of a vocal sound is controlled by changing the

Decompression sickness is a painful condition that results in ________ gas coming out of solution in the bloodstream.

A device called a pneumotachometer measures

Hyperventilation may cause a(n)

Which of the following is a single cartilage?

How many tertiary bronchi are there in each lung?

Pulmonary ventilation refers to

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphoid System and Immunity

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The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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The term ________ refers to an increase in the P_CO2 of arterial blood.