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13b. Respiration

Quiz by Kelly Gallagher

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  • Q1
    Air flowing out of the lungs is known as ______________.
    expiration
    inspiration
    inhalation
    translation
    30s
  • Q2
    During _____________ oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the lungs.
    external respiration
    internal respiration
    expiration
    cellular respiration
    30s
  • Q3
    Oxygen binds to the _______________ of erythrocytes.
    nucleus
    hemoglobin
    cilia
    carbon dioxide
    30s
  • Q4
    During _____________, oxygen is delivered to tissues throughout the body.
    internal respiration
    respiratory gas transport
    external respiration
    pulmonary transport
    30s
  • Q5
    The mucus lining of the respiratory tract does all of the following except:
    exchange gas
    warm air
    humidify air
    filter air
    30s
  • Q6
    The most important stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is the body's need to get rid of _______________.
    oxygen
    carbon monoxide
    carbon dioxide
    methane
    30s
  • Q7
    Gas exchange takes place in the ______________.
    nose
    alveoli
    pharynx
    trachea
    30s
  • Q8
    The portion of the brain that controls the respiratory rate, sneezing & coughing is the ____________.
    cerebrum
    medulla oblongata
    hypothalamus
    cerebellum
    30s
  • Q9
    Without a larynx, someone would have trouble ____________.
    speaking
    swallowing
    exhaling
    breathing
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the most common cause for lung cancer?
    pollution
    heredity
    diet
    smoking
    30s
  • Q11
    Chronically inflamed, hypersensitive bronchial passages that respond to many irritants are characteristics of _____________.
    emphysema
    pleurisy
    asthma
    pneumonia
    30s

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