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Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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1.

Which of the following descriptions regarding the larynx is CORRECT?

a)

The most inferior cartilage in the larynx is the epiglottis.

b)

Unlike the other cartilages of the larynx, the epiglottis consists of hyaline cartilage.

c)

The larynx contains four unpaired cartilages.

d)

When the vestibular folds come together, they prevent air from leaving the lungs.

2.

Given these respiratory passageways:

1. alveoli

2. bronchi

3. bronchioles

4. respiratory bronchioles

5. terminal bronchioles

From largest to smallest, the accurate order for these passageways is:

a)

2, 4, 5, 3, 1

b)

2, 4, 3, 5, 1

c)

2, 3, 5, 4, 1

d)

2, 3, 4, 5, 1

3.

The right lung has ___ lobes and ___ bronchopulmonary segments.

a)

2,9

b)

2,10

c)

3,9

d)

3,10

4.

The pleura that covers the surface of the lungs is the:

a)

Pleural Cavity

b)

Pleural Fluid

c)

Visceral Pleura

d)

Parietal Pleura

5.

The muscles of inspiration include the diaphragm and internal intercostal muscles. The statement is:

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Partially true

d)

Partially false

6.

During expiration, decreased thoracic volume results in increased pressure inside the alveoli, therefore, air moves out of the lungs. The statement is:

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Partially true

d)

Partially false

7.

It is the volume of air inspired or expired with each breath. At rest, quiet breathing results in a volume of about 500 milliliters (mL).

a)

Tidal volume

b)

Inspiratory reserve volume

c)

Expiratory reserve volume

d)

Residual volume

8.

Given these divisions of the pharynx: 1. laryngopharynx 2. nasopharynx 3. oropharynx From superior to inferior, the correct sequence for the divisions of the pharynx is:

a)

1,2,3

b)

1,3,2

c)

2,3,1

d)

2,1,3

9.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the paranasal sinuses?

a)

They increase the weight of the skull.

b)

They act as resonating chamber for voice production.

c)

They contribute to voice production.

d)

They protect the nasal cavity by producing mucus.

10.

Prominent bony ridges on the lateral walls of the nasal cavity which increases the surface area of the nasal cavity are called:

a)

the choane

b)

the nasal septa

c)

the hard palate

d)

the conchae

11.

Which of the following structures is not found in the upper respiratory tract?

a)

Palatine tonsils

b)

Turbinates

c)

Lungs

d)

Jaws

12.

Which of the following statements about pulmonary ventilation is true ?

a)

The diaphragm is responsible for 75% of thoracic expansion

b)

Expiration depends on the activity of the external intercostal muscles

c)

Intrapulmonary pressure is always greater than atmospheric pressure

d)

The diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles are important accessory muscles.

13.

Where are the respiratory centers located?

a)

Medulla oblongata and bridge of Varolio

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Limbic system

d)

Cerebral cortex

14.

Which of the following could raise the respiratory rate?

a)

Increased carbon dioxide concentration

b)

Decrease in oxygen concentration

c)

Pyrexia

d)

All previous

15.

Which of the following statements about external breathing is true?

a)

The oxygen concentration is higher in the pulmonary circulation than in the alveoli.

b)

Carbon dioxide concentration is higher in the alveoli than in the pulmonary circulation.

c)

Carbon dioxide diffuses from the alveoli to the pulmonary circulation.

d)

Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli to the pulmonary circulation.

16.

The low concentration of oxygen in the blood is called?

a)

Hypoxemia

b)

Hypercapnia

c)

Hypocapnia

d)

Hypoxia

17.

Which of the following can be transported bound to hemoglobin?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Hydrogen Ions

d)

All previous.

18.

The amount of oxygen used by the cells is called?

a)

Oxygen content

b)

Oxygen supply

c)

Oxygen consumption

d)

Oxygen capacity

19.

Is the following statement true or false?

The pharynx is in the upper respiratory tract

a)

True

b)

False

c)

partially false

d)

partially true

20.

Is the following statement true or false?


The conducting region of the lungs receives oxygenated blood from capillaries that arise from the bronchial arteries, originating in the aorta.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

partially false

d)

partially true

21.

Is the following statement true or false?


If the diameter of the airway lumen is reduced by half, the resistance to air flow increases 16 times.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

partially false

d)

partially true

22.

Fill in the blank

Each lung is protected by two membranes, the pleura _______________ and _________________________

a)

cellular and plasmatic

b)

parietal and visceral

c)

lipid and visceral

d)

parietal and plasmatic

23.

What structure of the Respiratory System is observed in the image?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Pneumocytes

24.

What are the 4 main functional events of respiration (4 steps of respiration)? ( Select all the correct)

a)

Pulmonary ventilation

b)

Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between the blood and the alveoli

c)

Regulation of Hemoglobin

d)

Transport of O2 and CO2 to and from peripheral tissues

e)

Respiratory regulation

25.

What is the entrance orifice to the nasal passages capable of regulating air flow?

a)

Goblet and foliate cells

b)

Nostrils

c)

Bipolar neurons

d)

Vibrisas