WorksheetsAnatomy and Histology Quiz ch12
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the major function of the lungs?
Excretion
Circulation
Gas exchange
Digestion
Which nerve fibers arise from the vagus nerve and thoracic ganglia for the lungs?
Sciatic nerve
Motor nerve fibers
Femoral nerve
Sensory nerve fibers
What is the function of the pleurae in the lungs?
Produce hormones
Produce pleural fluid
Produce mucus
Produce bile
What is the shape of the lungs?
Oval
Square
Pyramid-shaped
Round
Which system controls bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation in the lungs?
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Immune system
What is the function of the pulmonary capillary network in the lungs?
Gas exchange
Nutrient absorption
Waste removal
Hormone production
What separates the lobes in each lung?
Nerves
Arteries
Veins
Fissures
Which artery carries deoxygenated, arterial blood to the alveoli in the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
Coronary artery
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the lungs?
Regulate heart rate
Cause bronchoconstriction
Control digestion
Stimulate bronchodilation
Where is the cardiac notch located in the lungs?
Right lung
Left lung
Top of the lung
Bottom of the lung
What is the function of the pleural fluid in the lungs?
Create friction
Lubricate surfaces
Prevent gas exchange
Increase pressure
Which nerve controls coughing reflexes in the lungs?
Auditory nerve
Optic nerve
Sciatic nerve
Vagus nerve
What is the structure that separates lobules in the lungs?
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Pleurae
Interlobular septum
Where does the pulmonary vein drain oxygenated blood from in the lungs?
Pulmonary capillaries
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli
What is the function of the visceral pleura in the lungs?
Creates cavities
Produces hormones
Connects to the thoracic wall
Surrounds the lung
