KIN 1AA3 Test 4

the hilum is on the ____ surface of the lungs

• medial

• lateral

• superior

• inferior

the (a)   volume is the volume still remaining in the respiratory passages and lungs after the most forceful expiration.

the (a)   volume is the amount of air inspired or expired with each breath.

the ____ lung has a middle lobe.

• right

• left

which of these is not a part of the respiratory membrane?

• pulmonary capillary epithelium

• interstitial space

• alveolar fluid

• red blood cells

during expiration, alveolar pressure is higher than external pressure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

select the muscles involved in forced expiration.

• pectoralis minor

• internal intercostals

• abdominal muscles

• transverse thoracis

which of these helps create a "suction effect" during breathing?

• the pulmonary capillaries

• the alveoli

• the bronchioles

• pleural fluid

which of these factors does NOT affect ventilation?

• compliance of the lungs

• surface tension of alveolar fluid

• composition of gasses

• airway resistance

(a)   expiration is a passive process with no muscle action.