Question 1
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What are the 3 functions of the respiratory system?
1. [blank_start]O2 supply[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]CO2 elimination[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]acid/base balance[blank_end]
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O2 supply
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O2 production
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CO2 elimination
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CO2 supply
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acid/base balance
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regulation of O2
Question 2
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Which of the following is the bicarbonate equation (note <------> is the symbol for a reversible reaction):
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CO2 + H2O <------> H3CO2 <------ H+ + HCO2
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CO2 + H2O <------> H2CO3 <------> H+ + HCO3
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H2CO3------> CO2 + H2O <------> H+ + HCO3
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CO2 + H2O <------> H2CO3 <------> H+ + HCO3-
Question 3
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The [blank_start]hilus[blank_end] is the point of attachment for the lungs.
Question 4
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The right heart takes blood from the [blank_start]systemic[blank_end] circuit and pumps it into the [blank_start]pulmonary[blank_end] circuit.
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systemic
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pulmonary
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pulmonary
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systemic
Question 5
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The left heart takes blood from the [blank_start]pulmonary[blank_end] circuit and pumps it into the [blank_start]systemic[blank_end] circuit.
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pulmonary
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systemic
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systemic
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pulmonary
Question 6
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List all the structures through which air passes from the nostrils to the alveoli.
[blank_start]Nostrils[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]vestibule[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]posterior nares[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]nasopharynx[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]oropharynx[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]laryngopharynx[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]larynx (voice box)[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]trachea[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]primary bronchi[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]secondary bronchi[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]tertiary bronchi[blank_end] ------> [blank_start]bronchioles (2 kinds)[blank_end] ------>[blank_start]alveoli[blank_end]
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Nostrils
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vestibule
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posterior nares
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nasopharynx
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oropharynx
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laryngopharynx
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larynx (voice box)
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trachea
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primary bronchi
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secondary bronchi
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tertiary bronchi
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bronchioles (2 kinds)
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alveoli
Question 7
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Most of the gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:
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bronchioles
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alveoli
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dead space
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membranes
Question 8
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The outer covering of the lung is called the [blank_start]visceral[blank_end] pleura
Question 9
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Although the lungs are only attached to the body at the [blank_start]hilus[blank_end], the lungs fill the volume provided in the thoracic cavity because of [blank_start]negative[blank_end] [blank_start]intrapleural[blank_end] [blank_start]pressure.[blank_end]
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hilus
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apex
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negative
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positive
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intrapleural
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interpleural
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pressure.
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force
Question 10
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The inverse relationship between pressure and volume is who's law?
Question 11
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The purpose in the cartilaginous rings in the trachea are:
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Maintain constant pressure and even air flow
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allow for optimal vital lung capacity
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prevent it from collapsing
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allow for deglutition (swallowing)
Question 12
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Most of the resistance in the respiratory system is found in the intrapleural space and thus it is filled with fluid to ease this problem.
Question 13
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Alveolar pressure is [blank_start]sub-atmospheric[blank_end] during inspiration.
Question 14
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The principal muscles of expiration are:
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abdominal
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thoracic
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diaphragmatic
Question 15
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The muscles between the ribs are the [blank_start]intercostals[blank_end]
Question 16
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place the appropriate type of intercostal muscle with it's correct type of action:
Inspiration ------> [blank_start]external intercostal[blank_end]
Expiration ------> [blank_start]internal intercostal[blank_end]
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external intercostal
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internal intercostal
Question 17
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Match the following terms correctly:
[blank_start]pneumothorax[blank_end] ------> air into the intrapleural space
[blank_start]hydrothorax[blank_end] ------> water into the intrapleural space
[blank_start]hemothorax[blank_end] ------> blood into the intrapleural space
[blank_start]pleurisy[blank_end] ------> pain associated with inflammation of the pleura, friction rub
[blank_start]air/liquid interface -[blank_end]-----> where air and water meet
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pneumothorax
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hydrothorax
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hemothorax
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pleurisy
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air/liquid interface -
Question 18
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The pressure in small soap bubbles is [blank_start]higher[blank_end] than the pressure in large bubbles made of the same soap solution?
Question 19
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How many air/liquid interfaces are there in a soap bubble?
Question 20
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Which of the following plays a role in stabilizing alveoli of different sizes and decreases surface tension?
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pulmonary surfactant
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LaPlace law states the surface tension is due to water molecules starting to get closer
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a soapy fluid on the alveoli called secraftin
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the negative pressure withing the lungs
Question 21
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Indicate if the effect of the variable indicated on diffusion rate would be direct or inverse:
increased concentration gradient ------> [blank_start]direct[blank_end]
increased molecular size ------> [blank_start]inverse[blank_end]
increased diffusion distance ------> [blank_start]inverse[blank_end]
increased surface area ------> [blank_start]direct[blank_end]
increased temperature ------> [blank_start]direct[blank_end]
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direct
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inverse
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inverse
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direct
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inverse
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direct
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direct
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inverse
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direct
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inverse
Question 22
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It is Boyle's Law that explains why it is so hard to get inflation started when blowing up a balloon?
Question 23
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Indicate the effect of the variable on hemoglobin-oxygen affinity and if the effect will favor O2 loading or unloading:
Increased temperature
Question 24
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Indicate the effect of the variable on hemoglobin-oxygen affinity and if the effect will favor O2 loading or unloading:
increased CO2
Question 25
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Indicate the effect of the variable on hemoglobin-oxygen affinity and if the effect will favor O2 loading or unloading:
decreased pH
Question 26
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Hyperventilation results in an [blank_start]decrease[blank_end] in blood CO2.
Question 27
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Hyperventilation results in an [blank_start]increase[blank_end] in blood pH.
Question 28
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Most CO2 transported in the blood is transported as [blank_start]bicarbonate[blank_end] ions.
Question 29
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[blank_start]CO2[blank_end] dissolves more easily in water.
Question 30
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In terrestrial vertebraes the primary regulated variable in respiration is [blank_start]O2[blank_end].
Question 31
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In aquatic vertebrates the primary regulated variable in respiration is [blank_start]CO2[blank_end].
Question 32
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A pH of 10 is [blank_start]1000[blank_end] times more [blank_start]base[blank_end] than a pH of 7.
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1000
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10
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100
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10000
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base
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acid
Question 33
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Adding acid to water generally [blank_start]increases[blank_end] the pH.