West Coast University-Los Angeles Phys 261 - Midterm || Already
Graded A+.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
a. Assist in smelling.
b. Ventilation
c. Air Filtration
b. Perfusion
d. Assist in speech
e. Homeostatic regulation of body pH. correct answers b. Perfusion
What is the term describing inhaled air after normal inspiration?
a. Tidal Volume (TV)
b. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
c. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC) correct answers c. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
What is gas exchange 2?
a. The exchange of gasses through alveoli.
b. The exchange of gasses through cells.
c. During ventilation.
d. The exchange of gasses through flatulence.
e. The exchange of gasses through perspiration. correct answers a. The exchange of gasses
through alveoli.
The exchange of gasses during cellular respiration is known as which of the following?
,a. Gas exchange 1
b. Gas exchange 2
c. Gas exchange 3
d. Gas exchange 4
e. Gas exchange 5 correct answers c. Gas exchange 3
What creates natural pressure gradients in the body?
a. Lungs
b. Neurons
c. Muscles
d. Heart
e. Red Blood Cells correct answers c. Muscles
What is bulk flow?
a. Air flow from the head to the feet.
b. Blood pressure.
c. Air flow from regions of high to low pressure.
d. The natural movement of lipids.
e. Resistance of air from low to high pressure. correct answers c. Air flow from regions of high
to low pressure.
Describe the air pathway starting from the external environment. correct answers Nose/Mouth >
pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchus > bronchioles > alveoli
Which part of the respiratory system has 3 lobes, a horizontal fissure, and an oblique fissure?
a. Right Lung
b. Left Lung
c. Alveoli
, d. Bronchus
e. Diaphragm correct answers a. Right Lung
Name all the parts of the upper respiratory tract? correct answers 1. Nasal Cavity (Nose/Mouth)
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx
4. *Trachea - some would argue it is.
Name all the parts of the lower respiratory tract? correct answers 1. *Trachea - some would
argue it is.
2. Bronchus
3. Bronchioles
4. Lungs
5. Alveoli
6. Diaphragm
Name at least three functions of respiratory system? correct answers a. Homeostatic regulation of
body pH.
b. Assist in vocalization.
c. Assist in smelling.
d. Air filtration.
e. Air ventilation.
How to calculate Vital Capacity?
a. IRV + TV + ERV
b. RV + VC + TV
c. TLC + HGTV + CNN
d. ERV + IRV
Graded A+.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
a. Assist in smelling.
b. Ventilation
c. Air Filtration
b. Perfusion
d. Assist in speech
e. Homeostatic regulation of body pH. correct answers b. Perfusion
What is the term describing inhaled air after normal inspiration?
a. Tidal Volume (TV)
b. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
c. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC) correct answers c. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
What is gas exchange 2?
a. The exchange of gasses through alveoli.
b. The exchange of gasses through cells.
c. During ventilation.
d. The exchange of gasses through flatulence.
e. The exchange of gasses through perspiration. correct answers a. The exchange of gasses
through alveoli.
The exchange of gasses during cellular respiration is known as which of the following?
,a. Gas exchange 1
b. Gas exchange 2
c. Gas exchange 3
d. Gas exchange 4
e. Gas exchange 5 correct answers c. Gas exchange 3
What creates natural pressure gradients in the body?
a. Lungs
b. Neurons
c. Muscles
d. Heart
e. Red Blood Cells correct answers c. Muscles
What is bulk flow?
a. Air flow from the head to the feet.
b. Blood pressure.
c. Air flow from regions of high to low pressure.
d. The natural movement of lipids.
e. Resistance of air from low to high pressure. correct answers c. Air flow from regions of high
to low pressure.
Describe the air pathway starting from the external environment. correct answers Nose/Mouth >
pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchus > bronchioles > alveoli
Which part of the respiratory system has 3 lobes, a horizontal fissure, and an oblique fissure?
a. Right Lung
b. Left Lung
c. Alveoli
, d. Bronchus
e. Diaphragm correct answers a. Right Lung
Name all the parts of the upper respiratory tract? correct answers 1. Nasal Cavity (Nose/Mouth)
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx
4. *Trachea - some would argue it is.
Name all the parts of the lower respiratory tract? correct answers 1. *Trachea - some would
argue it is.
2. Bronchus
3. Bronchioles
4. Lungs
5. Alveoli
6. Diaphragm
Name at least three functions of respiratory system? correct answers a. Homeostatic regulation of
body pH.
b. Assist in vocalization.
c. Assist in smelling.
d. Air filtration.
e. Air ventilation.
How to calculate Vital Capacity?
a. IRV + TV + ERV
b. RV + VC + TV
c. TLC + HGTV + CNN
d. ERV + IRV
