Question 1

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   allow air to reach the lungs
B)   purify air
C)   humidify air
D)   exchange gases
E)   warm incoming airF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Match the following structure with its description:
-Protects the superior opening of the larynx during swallowing

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx
B)  pharynx
C)  trachea
D)  bronchioles
E)  epiglottisF) main (primary)  bronchusG) glottisH) alveoliI) D) and H)
J) E) and F)

Question 3

The function of the C-rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea is to keep the airway patent or open for breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these age-related disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma
B)   sleep apnea
C)   tuberculosis
D)   pneumonia
E)   sudden infant death syndromeF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Wheezing is a whistling sound associated with diseased respiratory tissue, mucus, or pus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following structure with its description:
-Routes air and food into their proper channels

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx
B)  pharynx
C)  trachea
D)  bronchioles
E)  epiglottisF) main (primary)  bronchusG) glottisH) alveoliI) B) and G)
J) A) and H)

Question 7

The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   500 mL
B)   1200 mL
C)   2100 mL
D)   4800 mL
E)   6000 mLF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The smallest conducting passageways of the lungs are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   main (primary)  bronchi
B)   alveoli
C)   bronchioles
D)   alveolar ductsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which nonrespiratory air movement clears the upper respiratory passageways?

Accepted Answer

A)   coughing
B)   yawning
C)   laughing
D)   hiccupping
E)   sneezingF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbaminohemoglobin
B)   deoxyhemoglobin
C)   carbon monoxide
D)   carbonic acidE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: The Respiratory System

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

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Match the following structure with its description: -Protects the superior opening of the larynx during swallowing

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The smallest conducting passageways of the lungs are known as ________.

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When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms ________.

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Wheezing is a whistling sound associated with diseased respiratory tissue, mucus, or pus.

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The function of the C-rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea is to keep the airway patent or open for breathing.

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Which of these age-related disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

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The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

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Match the following structure with its description: -Routes air and food into their proper channels

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Which nonrespiratory air movement clears the upper respiratory passageways?

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Exam 13: The Respiratory System

The respiratory conducting passageways perform all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

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Match the following structure with its description: -Protects the superior opening of the larynx during swallowing

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The smallest conducting passageways of the lungs are known as ________.

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When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms ________.

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Wheezing is a whistling sound associated with diseased respiratory tissue, mucus, or pus.

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The function of the C-rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea is to keep the airway patent or open for breathing.

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Which of these age-related disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs?

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The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.

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Match the following structure with its description: -Routes air and food into their proper channels

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Which nonrespiratory air movement clears the upper respiratory passageways?

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