A&P Quiz 14

Oxygen moves from the lungs into the blood via _________. A: diffusion B: active transport C: endocytosis D: pinocytosis

A

Tapotement is a type of massage that can help to dislodge fluids trapped in the lungs. A: true B: false

A

The Adam's apple is formed by the _________. A: thyroid cartilage B: glottis C: cricoid cartilage D: hyoid bone

A

The opening that leads into the larynx is called the __________. A: glottis B: epiglottis C: bronchi

A

The primary bronchi continue branching until reaching the level of _________. A: bronchioles B: subsegmental bronchi C: lobar bronchi

A

When the diaphragm contacts, it pulls on the central tendon, drawing the lungs down and decreasing pressure on the inside of the lungs thereby pilling air into the lungs. A: true B: false

A

______________ the bulk movement of the air down to the terminal ends of the airways. A: ventilation B: external respiration B: internal respirations

A

_______________ is a group of diseases in which patients have difficulty getting air out of their lungs. A: COPD B: Atelectasis C: Pleural effusions

A

At the lungs, ____________. A: both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse from the blood into the alveoli B: oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses into the alveoli C: carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood and the oxygen diffuses into the alveoli D: both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse from the alveoli into the blood

B

Cartilage rings surround the _____________. A: esophagus B: trachea C: alveoli D: nasal cavities

B

Hypoxemia is ____________. A: excess carbon dioxide in the blood B: deficiency of oxygen in the blood C: excess oxygen in the tissues D: excess oxygen in the blood

B

The back and abdominal muscles are involved in a ___________. A: quiet exhalation B: forceful exhalation C: quiet inspiration D: none of the above

B

The kidneys release the hormone _________ to stimulate the production of additional RCBs in response to low oxygen levels. A: surfactant B: erythropoietin C: hemopoietin

B

The respiratory tract is lined with ____________ that contain cilia. A: simple squamous epithelium B: pseudostratified columnar epithelium C: stratified squamous epithelium

B

The right lung contains 2 lobes separated by the oblique fissures. A: true B: false

B

Tonsils and adenoids are _________ tissue. A: epithelial B: lymphatic C: cuboidal

B

Which one of these is not part of the bony thorax that protects the lungs? A: sternum B: scapula C: rib cage

B

The control center that tells us to breathe is located in the _____________. A: pituitary gland B: thalamus C: madulla oblongatta

C

The most superior portion of the pharynx is the ____________. A: laryngeal pharynx B: septum C: nasopharynx D: oropharynx

C

The order that air passes through the pharynx is ________. A: naso, laryngo, oro B: laryngo, naso, oro C: naso, oro, laryngo

C

The serous membrane that lies directly on the lungs is the __________. A: parietal pleura B: visceral peritoneum C: visceral pleura

C

The upper respiratory tract begins at the nostrils and ends at the ___________. A: pharynx B: bronchi C: vocal cords

C

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with COPD? A: dilation and destruction of alveoli B: chronic imflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles C: formation of tubercles D: dyspnea

C

The term pneumothorax refers to accumulation of air in the ____________. A: alveoli B: bronchi C: peracardial space D: pleura space

D

Vital capacity includes all but ______________ volume. A: inspiratory reserve B: tidal C: expiratory reserve D: residual

D

Which one of these bones does NOT contain a sinus? A: frontal B: sphenoid C: maxilla D: nasal E: ethmoid

D

The small air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged are the ____________.

alveoli

Inhalation is enabled by contraction of a large dome-shaped muscle called the ______________.

diaphragm

The leaf-shaped cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing is the _____________.

epiglottis

The iron-containing protein that carries oxygen in the blood is ____________.

hemoglobin

The part of the respiratory tract that contains the vocals cords is the __________.

larynx

The major preventable cause for respiratory disease is ___________.

smoking

The _____________ contains c-shaped rings of cartilage to provide rigidity and protection for the airway in the neck.

trachea