Question 1

Which reaction does carbonic anhydrase catalyze?

Accepted Answer

A)   H+ + HCO3- → H2CO3
B)   H2CO3 → H2O + CO2
C)   Hb + O2 → HbO2
D)   HbO2 → Hb + O2
E)   none of theseF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which structure is the initial entryway for air entering the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)   nose
B)   trachea
C)   lungs
D)   pharynx
E)   esophagusF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following can add an additional 2,900 ml of air to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   inspiratory reserve volume
B)   expiratory reserve volume
C)   residual volume
D)   vital capacity
E)   tidal volumeF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The pharynx contains the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List the volumes of air associated with each of the following lung capacities: inspiratory reserve volume; expiratory reserve volume; tidal volume; residual volume; vital capacity; and total lung capacity.

Accepted Answer

The average volumes are as follows: insp...

Question 6

The amount of air that moves in and out with each breath is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   vital capacity.
B)   tidal volume.
C)   inspiratory reserve volume.
D)   expiratory reserve volume.
E)   residual volume.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Some inhaled air never reaches the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these lower respiratory diseases should be treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary fibrosis
B)   pulmonary tuberculosis
C)   emphysema
D)   asthma
E)   lung cancerF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If you force inspiration, how much more air than the tidal volume can you breathe in?

Accepted Answer

A)   about two times the tidal volume
B)   about three times the tidal volume
C)   about four times the tidal volume
D)   about five times the tidal volume
E)   about six times the tidal volumeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The pharynx contains the tonsils, which protect against invasion of inhaled foreign particles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the nervous system's control of the respiratory system.

Accepted Answer

The rhythm of ventilation is controlled ...

Question 14

How are internal and external respiration alike?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both involve an exchange of gases.
B)   Both involve carbon dioxide diffusing into the lungs.
C)   Both involve oxygen diffusing into the lungs.
D)   Both involve carbon dioxide diffusing into the body's tissues.
E)   Both involve oxygen diffusing into the body's tissues.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)   trachea
B)   pharynx
C)   esophagus
D)   bronchus
E)   nasal cavityF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a symptom of emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A)   The elastic recoil of the lungs is reduced.
B)   The surface area for gas exchange is reduced.
C)   The alveoli are distended and their walls damaged.
D)   The airways are inflamed and filled with mucus.
E)   The heart works harder to force more blood through the lungs.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

Accepted Answer

A)   lungs
B)   larynx
C)   trachea
D)   bronchioles
E)   All of these are part of the inspiration process.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The respiratory system is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)   oxygen entering the body and carbon dioxide leaving the body.
B)   carbon dioxide entering the body and oxygen leaving the body.
C)   nitrogen leaving the bloodstream.
D)   methane formation.
E)   the regulation of nutrient absorption.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

When the glottis becomes narrower,

Accepted Answer

A)   the pitch of sound goes up.
B)   the pitch of sound goes down.
C)   all sound ceases completely.
D)   the volume of sound increases.
E)   the volume of sound decreases.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 10: Respiratory System

How are internal and external respiration alike?

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Explain the nervous system's control of the respiratory system.

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The respiratory system is responsible for

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Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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When the glottis becomes narrower,

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Which of the following can add an additional 2,900 ml of air to the lungs?

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Some inhaled air never reaches the lungs.

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If you force inspiration, how much more air than the tidal volume can you breathe in?

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Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?

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Which reaction does carbonic anhydrase catalyze?

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Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

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Which structure is the initial entryway for air entering the respiratory system?

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The pharynx contains the vocal cords.

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Which of the following is not a symptom of emphysema?

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Which structure is not part of the inspiration process?

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The amount of air that moves in and out with each breath is called the

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Which of these lower respiratory diseases should be treated with antibiotics?

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The pharynx contains the tonsils, which protect against invasion of inhaled foreign particles.

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List the volumes of air associated with each of the following lung capacities: inspiratory reserve volume; expiratory reserve volume; tidal volume; residual volume; vital capacity; and total lung capacity.

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Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

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