Exam 23: The Respiratory System

Which of the following is a long drawn and deep inhalation followed by a complete closure of the rima glottidis,which results in a strong exhalation,pushing the rima glottidis open and sending a blast of air through the upper respiratory passages?

What area in the figure represents a very deep exhalation,much greater than the tidal volume?

Which letter represents the primary gas exchange structure?

Which of the following is an inhalation followed by many short convulsive exhalations during which the rima glottidis remains open and the vocal folds vibrate,accompanied by characteristic facial expressions?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects pulmonary ventilation?

Where are the palatine tonsils?

The point where the trachea divides into right and left primary bronchi is a ridge called

Which of the following is the sum of the residual and the expiratory reserve volume?

Which of the following is a deep inhalation through a widely opened mouth producing an exaggerated depression of the mandible,the precise cause of which is unknown?

Which of the following is NOT part of the upper respiratory system?

What area in the figure is the sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume and expiratory reserve volume?

Where is the epiglottis?

In chronic emphysema,some alveoli merge together and some are replaced with fibrous connective tissue.In addition,the bronchioles are often inflamed,and expiratory volume is reduced.Using proper respiratory system terminology,explain at least four reasons why affected individuals will have problems with ventilation and external respiration.

Which of the following is NOT a conducting zone action?

Which of the following are cells of the alveoli that produce surfactant?

Where is the soft palate?

Which of the below tissues maintains open airways in the lower respiratory system?

What structure is also referred to as the Adam's Apple?

Which structure prevents food or water from entering the trachea?

Exhalation begins when