Question 1

Hypocapnia will lead to which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoventilation due to acidosis 
B)  Hypoventilation due to alkalosis 
C)  Hyperventilation due to acidosis 
D)  Hyperventilation due to alkalosis 
A)  Hypoventilation due to acidosis 
B)  Hypoventilation due to alkalosis 
C)  Hyperventilation due to acidosis 
D)  Hyperventilation due to alkalosis

Question 2

In one passage through a bed of systemic blood capillaries,the blood gives up about what percentage of its oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 15% 
C)  20% to 25% 
D)  30% to 40% 
E)  70% to 85% 
A)  5% to 10% 
B)  10% to 15% 
C)  20% to 25% 
D)  30% to 40% 
E)  70% to 85%

Question 3

After the terminal bronchi air enters the alveoli next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Crude sounds are formed into intelligible speech by all of the following except the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx 
B)  epiglottis 
C)  oral cavity 
D)  tongue 
E)  lips 
A)  pharynx 
B)  epiglottis 
C)  oral cavity 
D)  tongue 
E)  lips

Question 5

Respiratory arrest is an irreversible condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Blood banks dispose of blood that has low levels of bisphosphoglycerate.What would be the probable reason for doing so?

Accepted Answer

A)  A low BPG level causes acidosis of blood. 
B)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not unload CO2 very well. 
C)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not unload O2 very well. 
D)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not load O2 very well. 
E)  A decline in BPG level is accompanied by a decline in hemoglobin level. 
A)  A low BPG level causes acidosis of blood. 
B)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not unload CO2 very well. 
C)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not unload O2 very well. 
D)  Erythrocytes low in BPG do not load O2 very well. 
E)  A decline in BPG level is accompanied by a decline in hemoglobin level.

Question 7

Which of the following cartilages is largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corniculate cartilage 
B)  Epiglottic cartilage 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Cricoid cartilage 
E)  Arytenoid cartilage 
A)  Corniculate cartilage 
B)  Epiglottic cartilage 
C)  Thyroid cartilage 
D)  Cricoid cartilage 
E)  Arytenoid cartilage

Question 8

If one inspires through their nose,which of the following answers has the correct order of structures the air would move through?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nares → Vestibule → Nasal Cavity → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
B)  Nares → Nasal Cavity → Vestibule → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
C)  Nares → Vestibule → Nasal Cavity → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
D)  Nares → Nasal Cavity → Vestibule → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
A)  Nares → Vestibule → Nasal Cavity → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
B)  Nares → Nasal Cavity → Vestibule → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
C)  Nares → Vestibule → Nasal Cavity → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus 
D)  Nares → Nasal Cavity → Vestibule → Nasopharynx → Oropharynx → Laryngopharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Primary Bronchus → Secondary Bronchus → Tertiary Bronchus → Bronchiole → Respiratory Bronchiole → Terminal Bronchiole → Alveolar Duct → Alveolar Sac → Alveolus

Question 9

Which two ligaments extend from the thyroid cartilage to the arytenoid cartilages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular and vocal 
B)  Laryngeal and corniculate 
C)  Corniculate and cricoid 
D)  Cricoid and arytenoid 
E)  Thyrohyoid and cricoids 
A)  Vestibular and vocal 
B)  Laryngeal and corniculate 
C)  Corniculate and cricoid 
D)  Cricoid and arytenoid 
E)  Thyrohyoid and cricoids

Question 10

Which bronchus is about 5cm long and slightly narrower and more horizontal than the one on the opposite side?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left segmental bronchus 
B)  Right segmental bronchus 
C)  Right lobar bronchus 
D)  Left main bronchus 
E)  Right main bronchus 
A)  Left segmental bronchus 
B)  Right segmental bronchus 
C)  Right lobar bronchus 
D)  Left main bronchus 
E)  Right main bronchus

Question 11

Which of the following has no effect on oxyhemoglobin dissociation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Fever 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Low pH 
E)  Erythrocyte count 
A)  Epinephrine 
B)  Fever 
C)  Thyroid hormone 
D)  Low pH 
E)  Erythrocyte count

Question 12

Which of the following issues output to the VRG to adjust the respiratory rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A)  DRG 
B)  PRG 
C)  NRG 
D)  SRG 
A)  DRG 
B)  PRG 
C)  NRG 
D)  SRG

Question 13

According to the Bohr effect,a low level of oxyhemoglobin enables the blood to transport more CO2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in membrane thickness 
B)  An increase in alveolar surface area 
C)  An increase in respiratory rate 
D)  A decrease in membrane thickness 
E)  A decrease in nitrogen solubility 
A)  An increase in membrane thickness 
B)  An increase in alveolar surface area 
C)  An increase in respiratory rate 
D)  A decrease in membrane thickness 
E)  A decrease in nitrogen solubility

Question 15

In a healthy person,which of the following will have the greatest influence on resistance to pulmonary airflow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atmospheric pressure 
B)  Respiratory rate 
C)  Bronchiole diameter 
D)  Quantity of surfactant 
E)  Contraction of the diaphragm 
A)  Atmospheric pressure 
B)  Respiratory rate 
C)  Bronchiole diameter 
D)  Quantity of surfactant 
E)  Contraction of the diaphragm

Question 16

The upper respiratory tract extends from the nose through the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trachea 
B)  pharynx 
C)  larynx 
D)  alveoli 
E)  lungs 
A)  trachea 
B)  pharynx 
C)  larynx 
D)  alveoli 
E)  lungs

Exam 22: The Respiratory System

Hypocapnia will lead to which of the following conditions?

In one passage through a bed of systemic blood capillaries,the blood gives up about what percentage of its oxygen?

After the terminal bronchi air enters the alveoli next.

Crude sounds are formed into intelligible speech by all of the following except the _________.

Respiratory arrest is an irreversible condition.

Blood banks dispose of blood that has low levels of bisphosphoglycerate.What would be the probable reason for doing so?

Which of the following cartilages is largest?

If one inspires through their nose,which of the following answers has the correct order of structures the air would move through?

Which two ligaments extend from the thyroid cartilage to the arytenoid cartilages?

Which bronchus is about 5cm long and slightly narrower and more horizontal than the one on the opposite side?

Which of the following has no effect on oxyhemoglobin dissociation?

Which of the following issues output to the VRG to adjust the respiratory rhythm?

According to the Bohr effect,a low level of oxyhemoglobin enables the blood to transport more CO2.

Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?

In a healthy person,which of the following will have the greatest influence on resistance to pulmonary airflow?

The upper respiratory tract extends from the nose through the _________.

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