Question 1

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Bronchioles
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 2

What is the respiratory mucosa? What is its function?

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Question 3

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Nasopharynx
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 4

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Air that remains in the lung after the most forceful expiration
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Residual volume refers to the air that remains in the lung after the most forceful expiration.

Answer: A
 External respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the blood.

Answer: C
 The diaphragm is an important muscle involved in breathing.

Answer: D
 The abdominal muscles can assist in forced expiration.

Answer: E
 Oxyhemoglobin refers to the complex formed when oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Answer: F
 Bicarbonate ion is an important buffer in the blood that helps regulate pH.

Answer: G
 Tidal volume refers to the amount of air taken in or expelled during a normal breath.

Answer: H
 Vital capacity refers to the maximum amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a maximum inhalation.

Answer: I
 Aortic bodies are sensory organs located in the aortic arch that sense changes in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Answer: J
 Stretch receptors located in the lungs can detect changes in lung volume and help regulate breathing.

Answer: K
 Pulmonary ventilation refers to the process of moving air in and out of the lungs.

Answer: L
 Dyspnea refers to difficult or labored breathing.

Answer: N
 Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Question 5

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Oropharynx
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 6

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Normal respiration
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Question 7

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Trachea
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

Accepted Answer

The trachea is a flexible windpipe that is reinforced with cartilage, which helps to keep it open and prevent it from collapsing.

Answer: J
 The epiglottis is a flap-like structure that sits at the base of the tongue and points upwards, allowing air to enter the trachea but blocking the larynx during swallowing.

Answer: I
 The bronchi are the two branches that connect the trachea to the lungs.

Answer: L
 The alveoli are microscopically small pockets lined with moist epithelium that function in gas exchange, allowing oxygen to diffuse into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to diffuse out.

Question 8

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Labored or difficult breathing
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea refers to labored or difficult breathing.

Answer: C 
 The diaphragm is the main muscle responsible for breathing.

Answer: K 
 Pulmonary ventilation refers to the process of breathing or the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Answer: M 
 Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs even after maximal expiration.

Answer: N 
 Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Answer: I 
 Aortic bodies are chemoreceptors located in the aortic arch that monitor the arterial blood for oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Answer: J 
 Stretch receptors in the lungs help to regulate the depth and rate of breathing.

Answer: E 
 Oxyhemoglobin is hemoglobin that has combined with oxygen and is found in red blood cells.

Answer: F 
 Bicarbonate ion is an important buffer in the blood that helps to maintain pH balance.

Answer: G 
 Tidal volume refers to the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath.

Answer: H 
 Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximum inspiration.

Answer: A 
 External respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the lung alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries.

Question 9

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Nasal cavities
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

Accepted Answer

Air enters the respiratory system through the nasal cavities.

Question 10

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Chemoreceptors that respond to an increase in blood acidity levels
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Aortic bodies are chemoreceptors that respond to an increase in blood acidity levels.

Answer: A
 External respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the lungs and the external environment.

Answer: C
 The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for inspiration.

Answer: D
 The abdominal muscles are accessory muscles that can aid in expiration.

Answer: E
 Oxyhemoglobin is the complex formed by oxygen binding to hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Answer: F
 Bicarbonate ion is an important buffer that helps regulate blood pH.

Answer: G
 Tidal volume is the volume of air inspired or expired during normal breathing.

Answer: H
 Vital capacity is the maximum volume of air that a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible.

Answer: J
 Stretch receptors in the lungs can detect changes in lung volume and help regulate breathing rate.

Answer: K
 Pulmonary ventilation refers to the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

Answer: L
 Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing.

Answer: M
 Residual volume is the volume of air that remains in the lungs after the most forceful expiration.

Answer: N
 Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Question 11

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Alveoli
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

Accepted Answer

Alveoli are microscopically small pockets lined with moist epithelium that function in gas exchange.

Answer: I
 Alveoli connect trachea to lungs.

Answer: C
 Hemoglobin is the oxygen-rich form of a respiratory protein, not alveoli.

Answer: J
 Epiglottis is a flaplike structure that points upward allowing air to enter trachea, but blocks the larynx during swallowing.

Answer: F
 Medulla oblongata is part of the brainstem that controls breathing, not alveoli.

Answer: A
 Trachea is a flexible windpipe reinforced with cartilage, not alveoli.

Answer: B
 Carotid bodies detect carbonic acid in artery walls and signal the brain to stimulate faster and deeper breathing, not alveoli.

Answer: K
 Muscles between the ribs function to raise and lower the ribcage, not alveoli.

Answer: H
 One inhalation and one exhalation is a complete respiratory cycle, not alveoli.

Therefore, the best choices are L and I.

Question 12

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-TV + IRV + ERV =
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

TV (Tidal Volume) + IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume) + ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume) equals Vital Capacity, which is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Question 13

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Another term for breathing
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary ventilation is another term for the process of breathing, which involves the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

Question 14

Trace the flow of air from the nasal cavities to the alveoli.

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Question 15

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Laryngopharynx
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 16

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Secondary bronchi
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 17

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissue cells of the body
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

Accepted Answer

Internal respiration refers to the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and the body's tissue cells. This process is crucial for delivering oxygen to cells for metabolism and removing carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism.

Question 18

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Primary bronchi
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

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Question 19

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below?
-Larynx
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10

Accepted Answer

The larynx contains a pair of vocal cords.

Answer: G
 The larynx is the throat passage behind the mouth.

Answer: J
 The epiglottis is a flaplike structure that points upward allowing air to enter the trachea, but blocks the larynx during swallowing.

Answer: I
 The trachea is connected to the lungs by the larynx.

Answer: A
 The trachea is a flexible windpipe reinforced with cartilage.

Answer: F
 The medulla oblongata is part of the brainstem and controls breathing.

Answer: L
 Alveoli are microscopically small pockets lined with moist epithelium that function in gas exchange.

Note: B, C, E, and K are not correct descriptions of the larynx.

Question 20

What is the effect of cigarette smoking on the respiratory mucosa?

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Quiz 15: Respiratory System

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Bronchioles

What is the respiratory mucosa? What is its function?

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Nasopharynx

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Air that remains in the lung after the most forceful expiration

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Oropharynx

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Normal respiration

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Trachea

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Labored or difficult breathing

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Nasal cavities

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Chemoreceptors that respond to an increase in blood acidity levels

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Alveoli

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -TV + IRV + ERV =

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Another term for breathing

Trace the flow of air from the nasal cavities to the alveoli.

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Laryngopharynx

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Secondary bronchi

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissue cells of the body

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Primary bronchi

In what order would air going through the respiratory pass the structures below? -Larynx

What is the effect of cigarette smoking on the respiratory mucosa?