Respiratory System: Questions And Answers

Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1)
The conducting passageways of the respiratory system include all of the following structures EXCEPT:

B) alveoli 2)
Hypoventilation dramatically increases carbonic acid concentration and involves:
2)
_______ A) irregular breathing B) extremely fast breathing C) extremely deep breathing D) extremely slow breathing E) intermittent breathing 3)
Which one of the following is NOT true of inspiration:
3)
_______ A) contraction of the diaphragm muscle helps increase the size of the thoracic cavity B) the decreased gas pressure produces a partial vacuum that
C) it impairs food digestion D) it is rarely fatal E) it causes sweat glands to produce an extremely salty perspiration 39)
An emotionally-induced response during which air movement is similar to crying is:
39)
______ A) sneezing B) coughing C) laughing D) yawning E) hiccupping SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
Figure 13.1

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: 40)
The external nares (nostrils) are indicated by letter __________.
40)
____________ Fill in the blank or provide a short answer: 41)
Middle ear infections that often follow a sore throat or other type of pharyngeal infection are called __________.
41)
____________ Figure 13.1

Using Figure 13.1, identify the following: 42)
The pharynx is indicated by letter __________.
42)
____________ Fill in the blank or provide a short answer: 43)
A procedure in which air within the lungs is used to forcibly expel an obstructing piece of food to avoid suffocation is called the __________.
43)