Question 1

The muscles involved in respiration include the ________ muscles located between the ribs and the ________ located between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

intercosta...

Question 2

During intense physical exercise, human cells and tissues increase their need for oxygen to provide the ATP necessary for work. Why does heart rate have to increase to meet the need for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

The respiratory system depends on the ci...

Question 3

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.
-chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants

Accepted Answer

A)  mesothelioma
B)  congestive heart failure
C)  pneumothorax
D)  pneumonia
E)  botulismF) pleurisyG) emphysemaH) E) and F)
I) A) and D)

Question 4

It is impossible to talk while swallowing because the ________ blocks the opening to the lower respiratory tract, routing food to the esophagus instead of the ________.

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Question 5

The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs between the alveoli and the ________.

Accepted Answer

blood (or ...

Question 6

An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the body results in a decrease in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid, which results in an increase in breathing rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How does external respiration differ from internal respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   External respiration is done only by some amphibians, which can exchange gases through their skin.
B)   External respiration refers to gas exchange between inhaled air and blood, whereas internal respiration refers to gas exchange between the blood and tissue fluids.
C)   External respiration involves gills, whereas internal respiration involves lungs.
D)   Internal respiration refers to gas exchange between inhaled air and blood, whereas external respiration refers to gas exchange between the blood and tissue fluids.
E)   External respiration refers to gas exchange, regardless of its location, whereas internal respiration refers to the cellular process that metabolizes glucose and results in the production of ATP.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

In which one of the following situations is hemoglobin most likely to bind oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)   in a tissue with a low partial pressure of oxygen
B)   in a tissue with a neutral pH
C)   in a tissue with a high temperature
D)   in a tissue with a low pH
E)   in a metabolically active tissue (e.g., muscle) F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following results from the stimulation by nerve impulses generated in the respiratory center when they arrive at the muscles involved in inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   contraction of the diaphragm
B)   reduction in the efficiency of oxygen transport by the blood
C)   increase in air pressure in the lungs
D)   opening of the trachea
E)   downward movement of the ribsF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is a penetrating wound resulting in collapse of the lung?

Accepted Answer

A)   cystic fibrosis
B)   pneumonia
C)   mesothelioma
D)   congestive heart failure
E)   pneumothoraxF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

The concentration of ________ in the blood is monitored indirectly by monitoring the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Accepted Answer

carbon dio...

Question 12

Match the following terms to their definitions.
-the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation

Accepted Answer

A)  expiratory reserve volume
B)  tidal volume
C)  vital capacity
D)  inspiratory reserve volume
E)  residual volumeF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.
-a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  mesothelioma
B)  congestive heart failure
C)  pneumothorax
D)  pneumonia
E)  botulismF) pleurisyG) emphysemaH) B) and D)
I) None of the above

Question 14

When air entering the respiratory tract leaves the pharynx, it next enters the

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchioles.
B)   larynx.
C)   alveoli.
D)   bronchi.
E)   sinuses.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs between the alveoli and the ________.

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Match the following terms to their definitions. -the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation

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Which of the following is a penetrating wound resulting in collapse of the lung?

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Which of the following results from the stimulation by nerve impulses generated in the respiratory center when they arrive at the muscles involved in inspiration?

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How does external respiration differ from internal respiration?

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An increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the body results in a decrease in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid, which results in an increase in breathing rate.

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