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Respiratory and Blood Review

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

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1.

Small air sacs in the lung where capillaries exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen are known as:

a)

alveoli

b)

lymphatics

c)

tonsils

d)

bronchioles

2.

throat - medical term

a)

oral pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

trachea

e)

paletine tonsils

3.

voice box - medical term

a)

oral pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

trachea

e)

palentine tonsils

4.

adenoid - medical term

a)

oral pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

trachea

e)

paletine tonsils

5.

windpipe - medical terms

a)

oral pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

trachea

e)

paletine tonsils

6.

tonsils - medical terms

a)

oral pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

trachea

e)

paletine tonsils

7.

A flap that falls over the trachea to keep food and anything else that might fall into the trachea, out of the trachea, is known as the:

a)

uvula

b)

epiglottis

c)

laryngeal fold

d)

vocal cord

8.

The conducting zone of the respiratory tract involves: Check all that apply.

a)

nose

b)

larynx

c)

bronchioles

d)

trachea

e)

alveolar ducts

9.

smallest airway passages

a)

bronchioles

b)

palate

c)

phrenic nerve

d)

esophagus

e)

vagus nerve

10.

separates the oral and nasal passageways

a)

bronchioles

b)

palate

c)

phrenic nerve

d)

esophagus

e)

vagus nerve

11.

major nerve stimulating the diaphragm

a)

bronchioles

b)

palate

c)

phrenic nerve

d)

esophagus

e)

vagus nerve

12.

food passageway posterior to the trachea

a)

bronchioles

b)

palate

c)

phrenic nerve

d)

esophagus

e)

vagus nerve

13.

Autonomic nervous system nerve serving the thorax

a)

bronchioles

b)

palate

c)

phrenic nerve

d)

esophagus

e)

vagus nerve

14.

windpipe

a)

trachea

b)

alveoli

c)

paritetal pleura

d)

glottis

e)

visceral pleura

15.

actual site of gas exchanges

a)

trachea

b)

alveoli

c)

parietal pleura

d)

glottis

e)

visceral pleura

16.

pleural layer covering the thorax walls

a)

trachea

b)

alveoli

c)

parietal pleura

d)

glottis

e)

visceral pleura

17.

opening between vocal folds

a)

trachea

b)

alveoli

c)

parietal pleura

d)

glottis

e)

visceral pleura

18.

pleural layer covering the lungs

a)

trachea

b)

alveoli

c)

parietal pleura

d)

glottis

e)

visceral pleura

19.

Nasal cavity

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple squamous

d)

simple cuboidal

20.

nasopharynx

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

21.

laryngopharynx

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

22.

trachea and main bronchi

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

23.

bronchioles

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

24.

walls of alveoli (type I alveolar cells)

a)

pseudostratified ciliated columnar

b)

stratified squamous

c)

simple cuboidal

d)

simple squamous

25.

bronchopulmonary segment

a)

segmental bronchus

b)

large bronchiole

c)

respiratory bronchi

d)

main bronchus

e)

lobar bronchus

26.

lobule

a)

segmental bronchus

b)

large bronchiole

c)

respiratory bronchi

d)

main bronchus

e)

lobar bronchus

27.

alveolar ducts and sacs

a)

segmental bronchus

b)

large bronchiole

c)

respiratory bronchi

d)

main bronchus

e)

lobar bronchus

28.

entire lung

a)

segmental bronchus

b)

large bronchiole

c)

respiratory bronchi

d)

main bronchus

e)

lobar bronchus

29.

lung lobe

a)

segmental bronchus

b)

large bronchiole

c)

respiratory bronchi

d)

main bronchus

e)

lobar bronchus

30.

Select all that apply:

Structures that are part of the respiratory zone include:

a)

alveolar ducts

b)

segmental bronchi

c)

respiratory bronchioles

d)

terminal bronchioles

31.

Which of the following have a respiratory function?

a)

olfactory mucosa

b)

glottis

c)

auditory tubes

d)

adenoids

32.

Which of the following is not part of the conducting zone fo the respiratory system?

a)

larynx

b)

Pharynx

c)

lobar bronchi

d)

trachea

e)

alveolar sac

33.

negative pressure; pressure is less than atmospheric pressure

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

34.

air pressure, outside of the body

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

35.

reducing this pressure allows air to flow into the passageways of the lungs

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

36.

lung collapse if this pressure becomes equal to atmospheric pressure

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

37.

with a forceful cough, this pressure can rise above atmospheric pressure

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

38.

another term for intra-alveolar pressure

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

intrapulmonary pressure

c)

atmospheric pressure

39.

as it increases over atmospheric pressure, air flows out of the lungs

a)

intrapleural pressure

b)

atmospheric pressure

c)

intrapulmonary pressure

40.

lung volume change with a given change in tanspulmonary pressure

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

lung elasticity

d)

alveolar surface tension

41.

has an inverse relationship to as flow

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

lung elasticity

d)

alveolar surface tension

42.

necessary for normal expiration

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

lung elasticity

d)

alveolar surface tension

43.

reflects a state of tension at the surface of the lungs

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

lung elasticity

d)

alveolar surface tension

44.

increased by asthma

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

alveolar surface tension

d)

lung elasticity

45.

Greatest in medium sized bronchi.

a)

lung compliance

b)

respiratory passage resistance

c)

lung elasticity

d)

alveolar surface tension

46.

respiratory volume representing the amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing

a)

tidal volume

b)

dead space

c)

vital capacity

d)

residual volume

e)

expiratory reserve

47.

air in respiratory passages that does not contribute to gas exchange

a)

tidal volume

b)

dead space volume

c)

vital capacity

d)

residual volume

e)

expiatory reserve

48.

total amount of exchangeable air

a)

tidal volume

b)

total lung capacity

c)

vital capacity

d)

residual volume

e)

expiratory reserve

49.

volume of gas that allows for continuous gas exchange

a)

tidal volume

b)

vital capacity

c)

residual volume

d)

total lung capacity

e)

expiratory reserve

50.

amount of air that may be exhaled forcibly following a normal exhalation

a)

dead space volume

b)

tidal volume

c)

residual volume

d)

expiratory reserve

e)

total lung capacity

51.

equal to all lung volumes added together

a)

total lung capacity

b)

tidal volume

c)

vital capacity

d)

residual volume

e)

expiratory reserve

52.

Which of the following will accompany the loss of elasticity of the lungs with aging?

a)

increased residual volume

b)

increased tidal volume

c)

increased inspiratory reserve volume

d)

increased vital capacity

53.

Hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen is increased with:

a)

a rise in temperature

b)

a decrease in pH

c)

a rise in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide

d)

a rise in pH

54.

Increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide and a rise in temperature will:

a)

will make hemoglobin less-likely to bind to oxygen

b)

will not have an effect on hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen because the rise in carbon dioxide will cancel out the rise in temperature

c)

will make hemoglobin more likely to bind to oxygen

d)

will not have an effect on hemoglobin since partial pressure of carbon dioxide and temperature are not variables that alter hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen

55.

You overhear someone in class stating that the blue blood in venous represents deoxygenated blood, meaning that the blood does not contain any oxygen. Is this true?

a)

There is no way to know if venous blood has oxygen or not

b)

No, as venous blood contains about 95% oxygen

c)

Yes, as venous blood contains 0% oxygen

d)

No, as venous blood contains about 75% oxygen

56.

The phenomenon in which a greater concentration of protons weakens the bond between oxygen and hemoglobin is known as the:

a)

Proton Principle

b)

Bohr effect

c)

Alkaline tide

d)

Oxygen Reserve

57.

When it comes to the dissociation of carbonic acid into carbon dioxide and water:

a)

the reaction occurs at the same rate within the red blood cells and outside of the red blood cells

b)

the reaction occurs faster within red blood cells as they contain carbonic anahydrase

c)

the reaction occurs faster within the interstitial fluid outside of the red blood cells because the red blood cells contain carbonic anahydrase

d)

the reaction is most likely to occur within the mitochondria of the cell

58.

If carbon dioxide increases within the body:

a)

there will be a decrease in the amount of free proton and a subsequent drop in pH

b)

there will be a decrease in the amount of free proton and a subsequent rise in pH

c)

there will be an increases in the amount of free proton and a subsequent rise in pH

d)

there will be an increase in the amount of free proton and a subsequent drop in pH

59.

Arterial oxygen levels are sensed by peripheral chemoreceptors:

a)

in both the aorta and carotid bodies

b)

in the aorta only

c)

in the carotid bodies only

d)

in the medulla oblongota only

60.

Atmospheric pressure and the partial pressure of oxygen:

a)

decrease with increased elevations

b)

do not change with elevation

c)

may increase or decrease with increased elevations

d)

increase with increased elevations

61.

One way in which the body adjusts to changes in the partial pressure of oxygen is:

a)

the pituitary releases anti-diuretic hormone or ADH

b)

the pancreas releases insulin

c)

the kidneys release EPO which stimulates increased RBC production

d)

the liver releases glycogen

62.

When it comes to stimulants for respiration:

a)

decreased carbon dioxide levels are the strongest stimulant

b)

increased carbon dioxide levels are the strongest stimulant

c)

decreased oxygen levels are the strongest stimulant

d)

increased oxygen levels are the strongest stimulant

63.

The blood cell type that can either attack virus-infected cells or tumor cells or produce antibodies is a(n):

a)

lymphocyte

b)

monocyte

c)

neutrophil

d)

eosinophil

64.

A serious bacterial infection leads to more of these cells in the blood:

a)

erythrocytes and platelets

b)

mature and band eosinophils

c)

erythrocytes and monocytes

d)

all formed elements

65.

A child is diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia. This means that:

a)

one parent had sickle-cell anemia

b)

one parent carried the sickle-cell gene

c)

both parents had sickle-cell anemia

d)

both parents carried the sickle cell gene

66.

The white blood cell with the longest possible life span is the:

a)

neutrophil

b)

monocyte

c)

lymphocyte

d)

eosinophil

67.

A pathological condition of widespread clotting in intact vessels is:

a)

DIC

b)

septicemia

c)

thrombocytopenia

d)

anemia

68.

Hemorrhagic anemia

a)

a consequence of acute blood loss

b)

the bone marrow is destroy or severely inhibited

c)

results from a lack of vitamin B12 due to the loss of intrinsic factor; associated with the removal of a large portion in the stomach

d)

a genetic disorder

69.

Aplastic anemia

a)

a consequence of acute blood loss

b)

the bone marrow is destroy or severely inhibited

c)

results from a lack of vitamin B12 due to the loss of intrinsic factor; associated

with the removal of a large portion in the stomach

d)

a genetic disorder

70.

Pernicious anemia

a)

a consequence of acute blood loss

b)

the bone marrow is destroy or severely inhibited

c)

results from a lack of vitamin B12 due to the loss of intrinsic factor; associated

with the removal of a large portion in the stomach

d)

a genetic disorder

71.

Sickle Cell anemia

a)

a consequence of acute blood loss

b)

the bone marrow is destroy or severely inhibited

c)

results from a lack of vitamin B12 due to the loss of intrinsic factor; associated

with the removal of a large portion in the stomach

d)

a genetic disorder

72.

*More than one of the following choices is correct!

Each hemoglobin molecule:

a)

contains either alpha or beta polypeptides

b)

can reversibly bind up to four oxygen molecules

c)

has one heme group

d)

has four iron atoms

73.

The average life span of a red blood cell is:

a)

120 days

b)

45 days

c)

1 day

d)

30 days

74.

Which of the following formed elements are phagocytic?

*More than one answer is correct!

a)

erythrocytes

b)

neutrophils

c)

monocytes

d)

lymphocytes

75.

A person with type A antigens on the surface of his/her red blood cells:

a)

makes anti-A antibodies

b)

makes anti-B antibodies

c)

would be Rh positive

d)

could accept AB blood

76.

Blood is composed of _____% plasma, _____% white blood cells and platelets and _____% red blood cells.

a)

45; 55; 1

b)

55; 45; 1

c)

45; 1; 55

d)

55; 1; 45

77.

__________ makes up 60% of plasma, is made by the liver and contributes to osmotic pressure.

a)

Globulins

b)

Albumin

c)

Fibrinogen

d)

Water

78.

______________increase during allergies, asthma or parasitic infections, while the number of ____________ increase during acute infections, and ____________increase during chronic infections.

a)

Eosinophils; neutrophils; lymphocytes

b)

Basophils; monocytes; neutrophils

c)

Eosinophils; neutrophils; monocytes

d)

Basophils; neutrophils; monocytes

79.

_______________________ is a protein that increases the flexibility of red cell membranes and allows them to fit within capillary walls.

a)

spectrin

b)

hemoglobin

c)

Albumin

d)

fibrinogen

80.

Fragments of megakaryocytes, _______________________________ are involved in blood clotting.

a)

monocytes

b)

lymphocytes

c)

neutrophils

d)

platelets

81.

Pictured above among the red blood cells is a cell:

a)

whose granules have hydrolytic enzymes and defensins

b)

that releases heparin and histamine

c)

that increases during chronic infections

d)

that increases in number during parasitic infections

82.

The cell pictured above:

a)

releases both heparin and histamine

b)

may develop into either a 'B' cell or a 'T' cell

c)

releases hydrolytic enzymes

d)

is a virus

83.

___________________________________ develop into macrophages in the tissues and are actively phagocytic cells.

a)

neutrophils

b)

lymphocytes

c)

monocytes

d)

red blood cells

84.

The longest living cells in the blood are the ________________________________________.

a)

erythrocytes

b)

basophils

c)

thrombocytes

d)

Eosinophils

85.

What are scroll-like, mucosa-covered projections that protrude medially from each lateral wall of the nasal cavity?

a)

Nasal meatus

b)

Sphenoidal sinus

c)

nasal conchae

d)

adenoids

86.

The recylced parts of an erythrocyte are:

a)

heme only

b)

heme, globin and iron

c)

hemoglobin, iron and oxygen

d)

heme and iron

87.

Lung compliance is improved by:

a)

increased oxygen consumption

b)

a neutral pH

c)

alveolar surfactant

d)

increased hemoglobin

88.

During inhalation:

a)

across respiratory membranes

b)

between systemic capillaries and the tissues.

c)

between tissues only

d)

across respiratory membranes and blood plasma.

89.

A formof COPD characterized as medium sized bronchial inflammation causing increased TLC, FRC, and RV but decreased FEV:

a)

Restrictive pulmonary disease

b)

Functional pulmonary disease

c)

Obstructive pulmonary disease

d)

none of the above

90.

True or False: An increasing arterial Po2 level is the most powerful respiratory stimulant.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Which of the following is the MAIN function of Erythrocytes?

a)

Aid in hemostasis

b)

Primarily strengthen the bodies immune system and prevents infection

c)

Oxygen and waste transport.

d)

Aid in hemostasis, strengthen the immune system and prevent infection

92.

A thrombus is characterized as a stationary blockage or obstruction, while an embolus is a freely floating thrombus

a)

True

b)

False

93.

An Rh negative patient would react to Rh positive blood:

a)

The first exposure

b)

The Second Exposure

c)

Any Exposure

d)

No reaction to Exposures

94.

Rapid deep breathing causes carbon dioxide to _____ in blood, resulting in a _____ in pH.

a)

decrease; decrease

b)

increase; increase

c)

decrease; increase

d)

increase; decrease

95.

Slow shallow breathing causes carbon dioxide to ______ in blood, resulting in a _____ in pH.

a)

decrease; decrease

b)

increase; increase

c)

decrease; increase

d)

increase; decrease

96.

The soft palate and uvula close the _________ during swallowing.

a)

oropharynx

b)

nasopharynx

c)

trachea

d)

esophagus

97.

All of the following may cause by hypoxia EXCEPT:

a)

increased fibrinogen

b)

decreased red blood cell numbers

c)

insufficient hemoglobin

d)

reduced availability of O2

98.

Molecular O2 is carried in blood:

a)

dissolved in the plasma only

b)

loosely bound to each Fe of hemoglobin (Hb) in RBCs only

c)

both dissolved in the plasma and bound to Fe of hemoglobin in RBCs

d)

carried as water in the blood

99.

Respiratory centers are affected by:

a)

Chemical factors, higher brain centers, pulmonary irritant reflexes only

b)

Inflation reflex only

c)

Chemical factors, higher brain & pulmonary irritant & inflation reflexes

d)

none of the above

100.

A key feature of COPD is irreversible decrease in ability to force air out of lungs.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Tidal volume is the amount of air moved into and out of the lungs with each forced respiration.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Efficient gas transport in red blood cells is made possible by:

a)

the biconcave shape of the cell only

b)

hemoglobin content only

c)

the lack of mitochondria only

d)

All of the above factors

103.

Which of the following is NOT involved in the formation of prothrombin activator?

a)

Factor 5

b)

Potassium ion

c)

Calcium ion

d)

Factor 10

104.

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor influencing ventilation?

a)

alveolar surface tension

b)

lung compliance

c)

pleural fluid

d)

airway resistance

105.

What is the combination of RV and ERV?

a)

Inspiratory capacity (IC)

b)

functional residual capacity (FRC)

c)

Vital capacity (VC)

d)

Total lung capacity (TLC)

106.

What type of leukocytes have bilobed nuclei, red cytoplasmic granules?

a)

neutrophil

b)

basophil

c)

lymphocyte

d)

eosinophil

107.

What is a clot that develops and persists in an unbroken blood vessel?

a)

Thrombus

b)

Embolus

c)

Embolism

d)

Petechiae

108.

Sally was just in a car accident and is in need of a transfusion. She has type A blood. What can she receive?

a)

B and A

b)

A and O

c)

O only

d)

A only

109.

Which of the following are White Blood Cells?

a)

Eosinophil only

b)

Thrombocyte only

c)

Lymphocyte only

d)

Both Eosinophils and Lymphocytes

110.

What clotting factors require vitamin K for synthesis?

a)

1,3,5, and 7

b)

2, 5, 7, and 9

c)

3, 4, 7, and 10

d)

2, 7, 9 & 10

111.

What respiratory capacity measures how much air is sitting in your lungs with normal breathing?

a)

inspiratory capacity

b)

vital capacity

c)

total lung capacity

d)

functional residual capacity

112.

The production of erythrocytes is called ______________.

a)

erythropoiesis

b)

hematopoiesis

c)

thrombocytopoiesis

d)

leukocytopoiesis

113.

EPO stimulates formation of RBC's and is produced by what organ?

a)

kidney

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

heart

114.

Regulation functions of the blood include all of the following except:

a)

Body Temperature

b)

pH

c)

Synthesis of vitamin C

d)

Fluid Volume

115.

Pressure that keeps lung spaces open and keep lungs from collapsing is?

a)

Transpulmonary Pressure

b)

Intra-alveolar Pressure

c)

Intrapleural Pressure

d)

Atmospheric Pressure

116.

______lung compliance means it is ________ to expand lungs

a)

Lower; Easier

b)

Smaller; Heavier

c)

Bigger; Harder

d)

Higher; Easier

117.

If blood pCO2 levels rise (hypercapnia) CO2 accumulates in the brain and joins with water to become:

a)

oxygen

b)

ATP

c)

carbonic acid

d)

lactic acid

118.

Changes in pO2 in alveoli cause changes in _______________ of arterioles.

a)

diameter

b)

position

c)

leakiness

d)

blood volume

119.

A decrease in Temperature will

a)

decrease Hb's affinity for O2

b)

increase Hb's affinity for O2

c)

not change Hb's affinity for O2

d)

None of the above

120.

An increase in pH (a reduction in the concentration of free H+ ions) will:

a)

decrease Hb's affinity for O2

b)

increase Hb's affinity for O2

c)

not change Hb's affinity for O2

d)

None of the above

121.

Increasing pCO2 will:

a)

decrease Hb's affinity for O2

b)

increase Hb's affinity for O2

c)

not change Hb's affinity for O2

d)

None of the above

122.

If the concentration of free H+ is high, there will be more...

a)

HCO3-

b)

CO2

c)

Hgb affinity for oxygen

d)

Chloride ions

123.

What kind of epithelium does the respiratory mucosa have?

a)

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

b)

stratified columnar epithelium

c)

cuboidal epithelium

d)

simple squamous epithelium

124.

A patient whose bone marrow is destroyed or severely inhibited due to chemo/ radiation may have...

a)

sickle cell anemia

b)

thalassemia

c)

aplastic anemia

d)

pernicious anemia

125.

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

a)

type A positive

b)

type O negative

c)

type O positive

d)

type A negative

126.

A rise in PCO2 is called _________.

a)

Dyspnea

b)

Hypercapnia

c)

Hypernea

d)

Carbonic Ventilation

127.

Intrapleural pressure________________.

a)

is the pressure in the alveoli.

b)

is the pressure in the collapsed lung.

c)

is always positive pressure.

d)

is negative pressure compared to intra-alveolar pressure.

128.

The lungs are enclosed by membranes called ___

a)

peritoneum

b)

pericardium

c)

pleura

d)

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

129.

Name the virus which causes infectious mononucleosis.

a)

Herpes Zoster Virus

b)

Cytomegalovirus

c)

Haemophilous influenza B virus

d)

Epstein-Barr Virus

130.

What is the the superior tip of the lung called?

a)

lingula

b)

hilum

c)

apex

d)

oblique fissure

131.

Which anemia is indicative of the loss of intrinsic factor due to damage of the stomach mucosa?

a)

Sickle-cell anemia

b)

Aplastic anemia

c)

Pernicious anemia

d)

Hemorrhagic anemia

132.

Which disorder is characterized by having a deficient number of circulating platelets?

a)

Thrombocytopenia

b)

Leukemia

c)

Hemophilia

d)

Polycythemia