Respiratory System Analogy Quiz

What do the alveoli in the respiratory system resemble in the inverted tree analogy?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Branches

• Trunk

Where does the trachea extend from and to?

• From the larynx to the mainstem bronchi

• From the mouth to the esophagus

• From the nose to the alveoli

• From the diaphragm to the lungs

In which condition is dead space greater?

• Healthy individuals

• Patients with respiratory disease

• Athletes

• Children

What effect do bronchodilator medications have below the subsegmental level?

• Significant dilation

• No effect

• Little effect

• Complete constriction

What is the mediastinum?

• A muscle in the chest

• A space in the middle of the chest

• A type of blood vessel

• A part of the digestive system

Where does more gas exchange occur in the pulmonary system?

• Between the heart and lungs

• Between lung bases and circulatory system

• In the upper respiratory tract

• In the trachea

What is the role of perfusion in the respiratory system?

• It helps in the digestion of food.

• It is a circulatory component of the respiratory system.

• It aids in the production of hormones.

• It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.

How are the lungs related to cardiac function?

• They are not related at all.

• Lungs are closely linked to cardiac function.

• Lungs only affect the digestive system.

• Lungs function independently of the heart.

What happens to heart rate during mild hypoxia?

• Heart rate decreases.

• Heart rate remains unchanged.

• Heart rate increases.

• Heart rate stops.

What is a consequence of severe hypoxia on the heart?

• Causes tachycardia.

• Causes bradycardia.

• Causes no change.

• Causes increased heart rate.