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Test Your Knowledge on the Respiratory System

Question 1 of 22

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The process of moving gas into and out of the respiratory system is:

Select one of the following:

  • ventilation

  • external respiration

  • internal respiration

  • diffusion

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

Which gas is found in the atmosphere?

Select one of the following:

  • Oxygen

  • Nitrogen

  • Carbon dioxide

  • All the above

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

1

The process of gas exchange at the tissue sites is called:

Select one of the following:

  • ventilation

  • external respiration

  • internal respiration

  • osmosis

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

1

Gas exchange takes place across the:

Select one of the following:

  • bronchi

  • bronchioles

  • alveolar-capillary membrane

  • heart

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

The bones in the respiratory region of the nose are called:

Select one of the following:

  • sinuses

  • turbinates

  • tetonic plates

  • bronchioles

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Noncancerous nasal growths are called ( nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis ), and seasonal ( pollen, allergens ) can occur with the release of airborne pollens.

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

The hairlike structures that propel mucus in the airways are:

Select one of the following:

  • the sol layer

  • the gel layer

  • pathogens

  • cilia

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

1

Which of the following is not true about the sinuses?

Select one of the following:

  • They are air-filled cavities.

  • They are located in the skull and around the nose.

  • They help to lighten the head.

  • Gas exchange occurs there.

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

Food is prevented from entering the _____________ when eating by the closure of the ___________.

Select one of the following:

  • esophagus; glottis

  • esophagus; epiglottis

  • trachea; epiglottis

  • epiglottis; glottis

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

1

The vocal cords are found in the:

Select one of the following:

  • nasal cavity

  • nasopharynx

  • larynx

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

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1. : caused by over 200 different strains of viruses
2. : infection causing pressure, pain, and often a headache
3. : sore throat will cause discomfort especially when swallowing
4. : characterized by hoarseness and loss of speech
5. : airway emergency distress, drooling, dysphagia, and dysphonia
6. : noisy breathing, barking cough, and inspiratory stridor

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Common cold
    Sinusitis
    Pharyngitis
    Laryngitis
    Acute epiglottis
    LTB

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

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The largest bronchus or trunk of the tracheobronchial tree is the:

Select one of the following:

  • right mainstem bronchus

  • left mainstem bronchus

  • bronchiole

  • trachea

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

1

The site of bifurcation of the right and left lungs is called the:

Select one of the following:

  • alveoli

  • carina

  • trachea

  • capillary

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

1

If an object is aspirated into the airways, it is most likely to go to:

Select one of the following:

  • the right lung

  • the left lung

  • the stomach

  • the oropharynx

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

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The first portion of the airway where gas exchange begins is the:

Select one of the following:

  • terminal bronchiole

  • trachea

  • mainstem bronchus

  • respiratory bronchiole

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

1

The alveolar layer that lowers surface tension to keep the alveoli expanded is the:

Select one of the following:

  • surfactant layer

  • capillary layer

  • epithelium layer

  • macrophages cell

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

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The alveolar cell that allows for gas exchange is the:

Select one of the following:

  • squamous cell

  • granular cell

  • macrophages cell

  • Kohn cell

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

The ________ pleura line the thoracic cavity.

Select one of the following:

  • visceral

  • parietal

  • mediastinum

  • chest

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

1

The portion of the sternum where CPR is performed is the:

Select one of the following:

  • xiphoid process

  • ribs

  • manubrium

  • body

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

1

The __________ nerve innervates the main breathing muscle, called the _____________.

Select one of the following:

  • thoracic; internal intercostals

  • thoracic; diaphragm

  • phrenic; external intercostals

  • phrenic; diaphragm

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

1

Ribs pair 1-7 are attached to:

Select one of the following:

  • the vertebral column only

  • the vertebral column and the sternum

  • the sternum only

  • are free floating

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

is a condition in which air leaks out of the lung into the thoracic cavity.
is a condition that leads to wheezing and SOB, often allergic related.
is a disease in which there is excessive airway secretions often as the result of smoking.

Explanation

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