Question 1

Which part of the lower respiratory tract integrates the respiratory system with the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)   lungs
B)   bronchial tree
C)   trachea
D)   esophagus
E)   sinus cavityF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

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) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   trachea
B)   pharynx
C)   esophagus
D)   bronchus
E)   nasal cavityF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

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) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The role of the respiratory system is to ensure that oxygen leaves the body and carbon dioxide enters the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Can you hold your breath until you die?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the structures associated with the upper respiratory tract and those associated with the lower respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

Upper respiratory tract struct...

Question 10

Which structure connects the larynx to the bronchial tree?

Accepted Answer

A)   trachea
B)   glottis
C)   lungs
D)   alveoli
E)   esophagusF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

When you breathe into a paper bag after hyperventilating,you are decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Chemoreceptors for blood pH are located in the brain stem and the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   nose
B)   trachea
C)   lungs
D)   pharynx
E)   esophagusF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Lung cancer,like breast cancer,is more prevalent in women than in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The pharynx contains the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following infections does not affect a structure in the respiratory tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   laryngitis
B)   strep throat
C)   tonsillitis
D)   otitis media
E)   bronchitisF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 20

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 C)

Exam 10: Respiratory System

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

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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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Which of the following is not a symptom of emphysema?

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

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Which structure connects the larynx to the bronchial tree?

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The role of the respiratory system is to ensure that oxygen leaves the body and carbon dioxide enters the body.

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Which part of the lower respiratory tract integrates the respiratory system with the cardiovascular system?

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The pharynx contains the vocal cords.

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When you breathe into a paper bag after hyperventilating,you are decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood.

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

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Which of the following is not a part of inspiration?

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

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Chemoreceptors for blood pH are located in the brain stem and the lungs.

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List the structures associated with the upper respiratory tract and those associated with the lower respiratory tract.

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Which of the following infections does not affect a structure in the respiratory tract?

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

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

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Lung cancer,like breast cancer,is more prevalent in women than in men.

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

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Can you hold your breath until you die?

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