Question 1

A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

pneumothorax

Question 2

Which of the following is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspiratory capacity
B)   Residual volume
C)   Vital capacity
D)   Total lung capacity
E)   Forced vital capacityF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of these occurs when air leaves the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   The diaphragm relaxes.
B)   Thoracic pressure decreases.
C)   The diaphragm flattens, enlarging the thoracic cavity.
D)   The intercostal muscles raise the ribs.
E)   Air pressure in the lungs becomes lower than atmospheric pressure.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pleural effusion may consist of blood...

Question 5

Which of the following lines the nasal cavity and helps remove pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharynx
B)   Nasal septum
C)   Nasal conchae
D)   Cilia
E)   Paranasal sinusesF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

The medical term for when a patient has difficulty breathing is ______.

Accepted Answer

dyspnea

Question 7

Which of these is not caused by cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laryngitis
B)   Bronchitis
C)   Pleuritis
D)   Lung cancer
E)   EmphysemaF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The ____ is the total amount of air that the lungs can hold.

Accepted Answer

A)   expiratory reserve volume
B)   residual volume
C)   vital capacity
D)   total lung capacity
E)   peak expiratory flowF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that worsens over time and ______, or coughing up blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include...

Question 10

The third cartilage of the larynx is called the ________ cartilage, which forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The third cartilage of the larynx is...

Question 11

Symptoms of atelectasis include dyspnea, ________ or excessive perspiration, anxiety, tachycardia, and intercostal muscle retraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Symptoms of atelectasis include dyspnea, ________ or...

Question 12

Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream binds to the heme portion of ________ in red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream...

Question 13

Letter I on the figure represents the ________, which branch off the tertiary bronchi within the lungs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Letter I on the figure represents the...

Question 14

The ________ is the flap-like structure that closes off the larynx during swallowing so that food and liquids do not enter the respiratory system when swallowing occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the flap-like structure that...

Question 15

Inadequate oxygenation of the cells is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inadequate oxygenation of the cells is called...

Question 16

Normally, when blood levels of carbon dioxide rise, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the rate and depth of breathing increase
B)   the rate of breathing increases, and breathing becomes shallow
C)   the rate of breathing decreases, and breathing becomes shallow
D)   the rate of breathing decreases, but depth of breathing increases
E)   the rate and depth of breathing decreaseF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to ________ by red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the carbon dioxide that enters...

Question 18

Letter K on the figure represents the ________, a muscle that contracts and relaxes to control the amount of space in the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Letter K on the figure represents the...

Question 19

What is the amount of air that remains in the lungs at all times called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expiratory reserve volume
B)   Functional residual capacity
C)   Vital capacity
D)   Total lung capacity
E)   Residual volumeF) C) and D)
G) B) and E) E

Question 20

Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous to humans and is particularly dangerous because it binds to the same receptor sites on hemoglobin as does ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous to humans...

Exam 28: The Respiratory System

A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) ________.

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Which of the following is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume?

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Which of these occurs when air leaves the lungs?

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A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.

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Which of the following lines the nasal cavity and helps remove pathogens?

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The medical term for when a patient has difficulty breathing is ______.

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Which of these is not caused by cigarette smoking?

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The ____ is the total amount of air that the lungs can hold.

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The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that worsens over time and ______, or coughing up blood.

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The third cartilage of the larynx is called the ________ cartilage, which forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.

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Symptoms of atelectasis include dyspnea, ________ or excessive perspiration, anxiety, tachycardia, and intercostal muscle retraction.

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Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream binds to the heme portion of ________ in red blood cells.

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Letter I on the figure represents the ________, which branch off the tertiary bronchi within the lungs.

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The ________ is the flap-like structure that closes off the larynx during swallowing so that food and liquids do not enter the respiratory system when swallowing occurs.

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Inadequate oxygenation of the cells is called ________.

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Normally, when blood levels of carbon dioxide rise, ____.

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Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to ________ by red blood cells.

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Letter K on the figure represents the ________, a muscle that contracts and relaxes to control the amount of space in the thoracic cavity.

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What is the amount of air that remains in the lungs at all times called?

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Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous to humans and is particularly dangerous because it binds to the same receptor sites on hemoglobin as does ___________.

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