Question 1

In an average adult, only about 1/3 of the air inhaled actually reaches the alveoli.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which respiratory organ normally allows both air and food passage?

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchi
B)   trachea
C)   larynx
D)   pharynx
E)   nasal cavityF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Oxygen is transported in blood most efficiently by

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A)   being dissolved in the plasma.
B)   chemical conversion to water.
C)   combining with hemoglobin.
D)   combining with carbon dioxide to form bicarbonate ions.
E)   a free oxygen ion or radical.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is an upper respiratory tract disease?

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A)   pharyngitis
B)   acute bronchitis
C)   asthma
D)   pneumonia
E)   cystic fibrosisF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct association of a lower respiratory problem and its cause or symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic bronchitis-loss of lung elasticity due exposure to silica, dust, or asbestos
B)   pulmonary fibrosis-ongoing inflammation and possible infection of bronchi with loss of cilia
C)   emphysema-a bacterial infection that the body tries to isolate and seal off
D)   pulmonary tuberculosis-reduced lung and chest volume due to collapsed alveoli
E)   Pneumocystis carinii-pneumonia caused by a fungus in absence of a healthy immune systemF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

The vocal cords are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)   bronchi.
B)   nose.
C)   larynx.
D)   lungs.
E)   pharynx.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the plasma is in the form of

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A)   gas bubbles.
B)   oxyhemoglobin.
C)   bicarbonate ions.
D)   carbaminohemoglobin.
E)   carbon monoxide.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

How does expired air compare with inspired air?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expired air contains less oxygen but more carbon dioxide.
B)   Expired air contains less oxygen and less carbon dioxide.
C)   Expired air contains more oxygen and more carbon dioxide.
D)   Expired air contains more oxygen but less carbon dioxide.
E)   Expired and inspired air contain the same amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following lung conditions is most likely to be cured?

Accepted Answer

A)   advanced lung cancer with metastases
B)   tuberculosis
C)   asthma
D)   emphysema
E)   COPDF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the plasma is in the form of

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Oxygen is transported in blood most efficiently by

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Which of the following is a correct association of a lower respiratory problem and its cause or symptoms?

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In an average adult, only about 1/3 of the air inhaled actually reaches the alveoli.

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Which of the following lung conditions is most likely to be cured?

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Which of the following is an upper respiratory tract disease?

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Which respiratory organ normally allows both air and food passage?

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How does expired air compare with inspired air?

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Which of the following is a correct association of a lower respiratory problem and its cause or symptoms?

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In an average adult, only about 1/3 of the air inhaled actually reaches the alveoli.

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Which of the following lung conditions is most likely to be cured?

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