Question 1

The difference between a restrictive pulmonary disorder and an obstructive pulmonary disorder is that the in restrictive disorder the lungs have lost their elasticity and in an obstructive disorder air does not flow freely in the airways.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The vital capacity is equal to the

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A)   maximum amount of air breathed in.
B)   maximum amount of air breathed out.
C)   maximum amount of air breathed in and the maximum amount of air breathed out.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

The respiratory is unlike the digestive system in that air comes in and out the same opening.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jesse is breathing at a rate of 15 ventilations per minute.This would be considered

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A)   hyperventilation.
B)   normal.
C)   hypoventilation.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Which part of the pharynx is mismatched with its location?

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A)   nasopharynx--where the nasal cavities open above
B)   oropharynx--where the sinuses open
C)   laryngopharynx--where the pharynx opens into the larynxD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 8

What is the correct order of the following steps in the progression of lung cancer in a smoker? 1.Cilia are lost.2.There is a thickening and callusing of the cells lining the bronchi.3.Metastasis occurs.4.A tumor forms.5.Cells with atypical nuclei appear.

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A)   1,2,3,4,5
B)   2,1,5,4,3
C)   5,1,2,3,4
D)   1,2,4,3,5
E)   2,1,4,5,3F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H+ + HCO3- → H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 ?

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A)   pushes it to the right
B)   pushes it to the left
C)   does not affect itD) A) and B)
E) A) and C) B

Question 11

Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the main symptoms of a sinus infection is hoarseness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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A)   The pressure in the lungs increases.
B)   The rib cage moves up and out.
C)   The intercostal muscles pull the ribs outward.
D)   The diaphragm contracts and moves down.
E)   Air rushes into the lungs.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The trachea and upper bronchial tree are similar in that both are held open by cartilaginous rings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Where is the respiratory control center located?

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A)   in the brain
B)   in the bronchi
C)   in the lungs
D)   in the aorta
E)   in the diaphragmF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Hoarseness without an upper respiratory infection could be a warning sign of cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When the pH of the blood becomes more acidic,the respiratory center

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A)   increases the rate and increases the depth of breathing.
B)   increases the rate and decreases the depth of breathing.
C)   decreases the rate and increases the depth of breathing.
D)   decreases the rate and decreases the depth of breathing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

Even if you quit smoking,the damage to your lungs is already done and they will not return to normal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Respiratory System

The difference between a restrictive pulmonary disorder and an obstructive pulmonary disorder is that the in restrictive disorder the lungs have lost their elasticity and in an obstructive disorder air does not flow freely in the airways.

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The vital capacity is equal to the

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The respiratory is unlike the digestive system in that air comes in and out the same opening.

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Jesse is breathing at a rate of 15 ventilations per minute.This would be considered

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Sound is produced when air rushes into the lungs.

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

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Which part of the pharynx is mismatched with its location?

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What is the correct order of the following steps in the progression of lung cancer in a smoker? 1.Cilia are lost.2.There is a thickening and callusing of the cells lining the bronchi.3.Metastasis occurs.4.A tumor forms.5.Cells with atypical nuclei appear.

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The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.

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How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H+ + HCO3- → H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 ?

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Muscle contraction is required for expiration.

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One of the main symptoms of a sinus infection is hoarseness.

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Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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The trachea and upper bronchial tree are similar in that both are held open by cartilaginous rings.

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Inhalation is another word for inspiration.

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Where is the respiratory control center located?

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Hoarseness without an upper respiratory infection could be a warning sign of cancer.

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When the pH of the blood becomes more acidic,the respiratory center

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

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Even if you quit smoking,the damage to your lungs is already done and they will not return to normal.

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How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H⁺ + HCO₃^- → H₂CO₃ → H₂O + CO₂ ?

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