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The Lungs
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1Which of the following structures are in close proximity to the medial surface of the left lung?
- AHeart
- BArch of aorta
- CThoracic aorta
- DOesophagus
- EInferior vena cava
- FSuperior vena cava
- GAzygous vein
2Which of the following structures are in close proximity to the medial surface of the right lung?
- AOesophagus
- BHeart
- CInferior vena cava
- DSuperior vena cava
- EAzygous vein
- FArch of aorta
- GThoracic aorta
3Why is the left lung slightly smaller than the right?
- AThe presence of the heart
- BThe presence of the liver
- CDiffering embryological origins
- DPresence of the diaphragm
4The apex of the lung projects upwards above the level of the 1st rib.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5How do we name the three surfaces of the lung?
- ABy the area of the thorax they face
- BBy their relation in the anatomical position
- CBy their size
- DBy their thickness
6How many borders do the lungs have?
- A3
- B2
- C5
- D4
7Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the structure of the lungs.
- AApex
- BSuperior lobe
- CSuperior lobar bronchus
- DHorizontal fissue
- EMiddle lobar bronchar
- FMiddle lobe
- GInferior lobar bronchus
- HOblique fissure
- IInferior lobe
- JBase of lung
- KMediastinal surfaces
- LMain bronchi
- MTrachea
- NCricoid cartilage
- OThyroid cartilage
- PCostal surface
- QCardiac impression
8Which lung has 3 lobes?
- ARight lung
- BLeft lung
9Which lung has two lobes?
- AThe left lung
- BThe right lung
10Which fissure of both of the lungs runs from the inferior border in a superoposterior direction until it meets the posterior lung border?
- AOblique fissure
- BHorizontal fissure
11Which fissure of the right lung runs from the sternum to meet the oblique fissure?
- AOblique fissure
- BHorizontal fissure
12At what level does the horizontal fissure arise?
- ALevel of 4th rib
- BLevel of the 3rd rib
- CT1
- DT12
13Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the structure of the lungs and their fissures.
- AHilum
- BOblique fissure
- CHorizontal fissure
- DLeft lung
- ERight lung
- FSuperior lobe
- GInferior lobe
- HMiddle lobe
14On what surface of the lung will you find the hilum?
- AThe mediastinal surface
- BThe costal surface
- CThe diaphragmatic surface
15The diaphragmatic surface of the lung at the base has a concave shape. Why is this concave deeper in the right lung?
- ADue to the liver
- BDue to the heart
- CDue to the inferior vena cava
- DDiffering embryological origin
16The costal surface of the lung faces...
- AThe internal surface of the chest wall
- BThe heart
- CThe diaphragm
- DThe clavicles
17In the left lung, what is the anterior border marked by?
- AThe cardiac notch
- BThe oblique fissure
- CThe horizontal fissure
- DThe left hemidiaphragm
18Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the borders and surfaces of the lung.
- ARight lung
- BLeft lung
- CApex
- DHilum
- EPosterior border
- FMediastinal surface
- GInferior border
- HBase/diaphragmatic surface
- ICostal surface
- JAnterior border
19What name is given to the collection of structures that suspends the lung from the mediastinum?
- ALung root
- BLung hilum
- CBronchial tree
- DApex
20What name is given to the wedge-shaped area on the mediastinal surface of the lung from which the structures that suspend it enter and exit?
- ALung hilum
- BLung root
- CBronchi
- DBronchial tree
21Which of the following structures occur in the lung root?
- ABronchus
- BPulmonary artery
- CTwo pulmonary veins
- DOne pulmonary vein
- EPulmonary nerve plexus
- FLymphatics
- GTrachea
- HAlveoli
- ICisterna chyli
22The bronchus begins dividing into bronchioles within the hilum of the lung.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the structures within the hilum of the lung.
- ARoot
- BHilum
- CPulmonary artery
- DPulmonary veins
- EBronchus
- FPulmonary ligament
- GRight lung
- HLeft lung
24Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the relations of each lung.
- ASuperior vena cava
- BCardiac notch
- CInferior vena cava
- DSubclavian artery
- E1st rib
- FOesophagus
- GAzygous vein
- HDescending aorta
- IAortic arch
- JRight lung
- KLeft lung
- LLeft subclavian artery
- MLeft brachiocephalic vein
25Which is the most posterior structure of the lung hilum?
- ABronchus
- BPulmonary artery
- CPulmonary veins
- DPulmonary plexus
26At what level do the oblique fissures of both lungs contact the posterior border?
- AT3
- BT2
- CT5
- DT1
27At what point do the oblique fissures of the lungs meet the anterior borders of the lungs?
- A6th rib at midclavicular line
- B7th rib at midclavicular line
- C10th rib at midclavicular line
- D1st rib at midclavicular line
28At what point do the oblique and horizontal fissures of the right lung meet?
- A5th rib at the midclavicular line
- B4th rib at the midclavicular line
- C6th rib at the midclavicular line
- D2nd rib at the midclavicular line
29What structure provides deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary circulation?
- APulmonary arteries
- BPulmonary veins
- CBronchial arteries
- DBronchial veins
30What structure transports oxygenated blood from the pulmonary circulation back to the heart?
- APulmonary arteries
- BPulmonary veins
- CBronchial arteries
- DBronchial veins
31The tissues and structures of the lungs are supplied by the bronchial arteries. Where do these arise from?
- ADescending aorta
- BRenal arteries
- CCoeliac trunk
- DCommon hepatic artery
32Where does the right bronchial vein drain into?
- AAzygous vein
- BAccessory hemiazygous vein
- CInferior vena cava
- DPulmonary arteries
33Where does the left bronchial vein drain into?
- AAccessory hemiazygos vein
- BAzygos vein
- CInferior vena cava
- DRenal vein
34Which fibres will you find in the pulmonary plexuses?
- AParasympathetic
- BSympathetic
- CVisceral efferent
- DVisceral afferent
- EEnteric
35Where are the parasympathetic fibres of the pulmonary plexuses derived from?
- AVagus nerve (CNX)
- BT2-T6
- CT1-T5
- DAccessory nerve (CNXI)
36Where are the sympathetic fibres of the pulmonary plexus derived from?
- AVagus nerve (CNX)
- BT2-T6
- CT7-T12
- DAccessory nerve (CNXI)
37Where do the visceral afferents of the pulmonary plexus conduct pain impulses to?
- ASensory ganglion of vagus nerve
- BT2-T6
- CHypothalamus
- DSpinal cord levels T1-T5
38Which fibres of the pulmonary plexus are responsible for secretion from the bronchial glands, bronchoconstriction and vasodilation of pulmonary vessels?
- ASympathetic
- BParasympathetic
39Which fibres of the pulmonary plexus are responsible for bronchodilation and vasoconstriction of pulmonary vessels?
- AParasympathetic
- BSympathetic
40Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the structure of the lymphatics of the lungs.
- ABronchomediastinal lymphatic trunks
- BThoracic duct
- CParatracheal nodes
- DTracheobronchial nodes
- EBronchopulmonary nodes
41Why might left sided lymph node enlargement of the lungs indicate right lung pathology?
- ARight lung can drain to the left nodes
- BRight lung has none of its own lymph nodes
- CRight lung drains to left nodes and left lung drains to right nodes
- DLeft lung can drain to the right nodes
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- Medicine Anatomy of Systems Quiz on The Lungs, created by Charlotte Jakes on 13/05/2020.
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