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Respiratory System

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

In order for oxygen to diffuse into the blood during inhalation, what is true about blood concentration? 

a)

both gases are at equivalent levels

b)

carbon dioxide levels are low

c)

oxygen levels are high

d)

oxygen levels are low

2.

If Eurythrocytes only carry about 15% of the CO2 produced by cellular respiration, why would an individual with anemia report shortness of breath?

a)

Fewer red blood cells to convert CO2 to HCO3- + H+ in the blood will trigger an increase in the pH and a decrease in ventilation, or shortness of breath.

b)

Fewer red blood cells to convert CO2 to HCO3- + H+ in the blood will result in a decreased pH and an increase in ventilation, or shortness of breath.

c)

Fewer red blood cells convert HCO3into H+ and CO2 in the plasma triggering an decrease in ventilation, or shortness of breath.

d)

Fewer red blood cells convert HCO3into H+ and CO2 in the plasma triggering an increase in ventilation, or shortness of breath.

3.

What is the compound called when oxygen binds with hemoglobin in a person?

a)

oxyplasma

b)

oxyhemoglobin

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

bicarbonate ion

4.

Which of the following would be a direct result of this Emphysema?

a)

alveoli would be unable to distribute air equally throughout the lungs

b)

capillaries surrounding the alveoli would absorb excess carbon dioxide

c)

lower amounts of oxygen would diffuse across the membranes of alveoli into the bloodstream

d)

less particulate matter would be trapped by mucous in the alveoli

5.

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the gas laws and pulmonary ventilation?

a)

When the intercostals contract, the lung volume increases causing exhalation.

b)

When the intercostals contract, the lung volume increases causing inhalation.

c)

When the diaphragm contracts, lung volume increases causing a decrease in pressure leading to inhalation.

d)

When the diaphragm contracts, lung volume increases causing a decrease in pressure leading to exhalation.

6.

What is the process called when air moves in and out of the lungs?

a)

internal respiration

b)

internal ventilation

c)

external respiration

d)

pulmonary ventilation

7.

Which molecules transport the majority of the carbon dioxide in the blood?

a)

carbohemoglobin

b)

bicarbonate ions

c)

hydrogen ions

d)

oxyhemoglobin

8.

In humans, what process allows the gas exchange of both oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane?

a)

active transport

b)

passive transport

c)

simple diffusion

d)

osmosis

9.

A problem with the secretion of pulmonary surfactant would cause which of the following problems to occur?

a)

gas diffusion rates would decrease in the alveoli

b)

filling of the pleural cavity with fluid would be prevented

c)

lungs would leak fluid into other cavities

d)

overinflation of the alveoli would occur following exhalation

10.

Where does exchange of gases between the outside environment and the human body?

a)

nasal passageway

b)

trachea

c)

larynx

d)

alveoli

11.

Nicole was hyperventilating and her sister told her to breath into a paper bag.  Her breathing returned to normal after her sister explained how respiratory drive works.   Which did she assess as the PRIMARY factor that controls breathing rate?

a)

amount of oxygen in the lungs

b)

amount of carbon dioxide in the CSF

c)

amount of oxygen in the carotid arteries

d)

amount of carbon dioxide in the carotid arteries

12.

Leonard is matching “causes” and “effects”.  Which of the following does he classify as the “cause” of inspiration?

a)

decreased amount of blood flowing through the heart

b)

increased amount of blood flowing though the heart

c)

decreased pressure in the thorax

d)

increased pressure in the thorax

13.

Which of the following symptoms would indicate the physician should revise the diagnosis from “chronic bronchitis” to emphysema?

a)

cyanosis

b)

pneumonia

c)

lung fibrosis

d)

excessive mucus production

14.

Which of the following are factors can change to improve thier vital lung capacity?

a)

amount of weightlifting and stretching

b)

amount of aerobic activity

c)

breathing through her mouth

d)

gender

15.

What happens in the systemic circulation?

a)

circulation to digestion system only

b)

circulation in the heart only

c)

circulation heart and lungs

d)

circulation for the entire body

16.

Contraction of the external intercostal muscles and the diaphragm leads to

a)

Increase in the pressure of the thoracic cavity and lungs

b)

Increase in the pressure of the lungs

c)

Decrease in the pressure of the thoracic cavity and lungs

d)

Equal pressure in the thoracic cavity and lungs

17.

When the diaphragm contracts and moves down, the lungs are...

a)

Expanding with Air

b)

Expanding with Nitrogen

c)

Decreasing with Carbon Dioxide

d)

Increcreasing with Carbon Dioxide

18.

Penny asked Howard and Raj “why is it that people have noses?  Which of the following do they explain is ONE of the functions of the nose?

a)

to look pretty

b)

remove carbon dioxide

c)

add oxygen

d)

moisen air

19.

Ms. Romanoff went to see a physician to have a breathing test done.  The doctor told her that her expiratory volume was too low.  Which of the following are factors that she can change to improve her vital lung capacity

a)

gender

b)

breath through her mouth

c)

amount of aerobic activity

d)

amount of weightlifting & stretching

20.

This is the site of the exchange of gases between the outside environment and the human body occurs at the __________.

a)

alveoli

b)

larynx

c)

trachea

d)

nasal passageway

21.

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

a)

Gas Exchange 

Breathing

Listening

Olfactory Assistance

Vision

b)

Gas Exchange 

Breathing

Sound Production.

Digestion Assistance

Protection

c)

Gas Exchange 

Breathing

Sound Production.

Olfactory Assistance

Protection

d)

Gas Production 

Breathing

Sound Production.

Olfactory Assistance

Muscular Development

22.

Describe the movement of carbon dioxide during internal respiration

a)

Into hemoglobin

b)

Into the alveoli

c)

Into the blood

d)

Into the body cells

23.

The blood that leaves the lungs travels directly to the _____.

a)

tissues

b)

muscles

c)

brain

d)

heart