Question 1

What are two of the main functions of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

exchange oxygen/carbon dioxide: balance blood pH

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exchange oxygen/carbon dioxide: balance digestive enzymes

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purify air: purify blood

Question 2

The membrane that lines the air distribution tubes is called ____________________________________

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respiratory mucosa

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respiratory membrane

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alveolar mucosa

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alveolar membrane

Question 3

What covers the inner surfaces of the  respiratory mucosa?

Accepted Answer

mucous

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muscles

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blood

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air

Question 4

The purpose of the respiratory mucosa is to _________________________________.

Accepted Answer

purify the inhaled air

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remove oxygen from exhaled air

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add carbon dioxide to inhaled air

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add moisture to inhaled air

Question 5

What is the name of the structure that separates the air in the alveoli from the blood?

Accepted Answer

respiratory membrane

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bronchial membrane

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alveolar duct

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alveolar mucosa

Question 6

What paralyzes the cilia in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

cigarette smoke

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dehumidifiers

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humidifiers

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pollution

Question 7

In addition to lightening the skull, what is another purpose for the nasal cavities?

Accepted Answer

resonant chambers for sound

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mucous storage

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dehumidify inhaled air

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cool inhaled air

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a section of the pharanyx?

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bronchio-

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oro-

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laryngo-

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naso-

Question 9

What is the larynx also known as?

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voice box

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belly

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throat

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air sacs

Question 10

What is the main structure(s) in the larynx?

Accepted Answer

vocal cords

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bronchioles

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alveoli

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surfactant

Question 11

The "windpipe" is also known as the ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

trachea

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larynx

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alveolus

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pharnyx

Question 12

What is the name of the procedure used to clear an obstruction from the trachea?

Accepted Answer

Heimlich manuver

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Global warming

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Boseman grip

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CPR

Question 13

The epiglottis directly covers what structure?

Accepted Answer

glottis

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pharnyx

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alveolus

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bronchus

Question 14

The left primary bronchus and the right primary bronchus both lead to ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

bronchioles

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alveoli

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vocal cords

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epiglottis

Question 15

What is the function of the alveoli?

Accepted Answer

exchange oxygen/carbon dioxide gases

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move surfactant into lungs

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add moisture to inhaled air

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take away moisture from inhaled air

Question 16

What is "surfactant"?

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the substance that helps reduce surface tension, to keep alveoli from collapsing

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the material that lines the air distribution tubes

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the membrane the exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide

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the substance that moves bacteria away from lungs

Question 17

What are the largest organs of the respiratory system?

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lungs

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pleura

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bronchi

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skin

Question 18

Which layer of the pleura is closest to (covers ) the lungs?

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visceral pleura

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pleurisy

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pneumothorax

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parietal pleura

Question 19

What do you call the normal amount of air that one moves with every breath?

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tidal volume

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expiratory reserve

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cardiac output

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inspiratory reserve

Question 20

What do you call the ENTIRE amount of air that you could inhale/exhale?

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vital capacity

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inhalation reserve

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wavelength

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amplitude

Question 21

Which gas is monitored most closely by the vital centers of your brainstem?

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

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hydrogen

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oxygen

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helium

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