Portage Pathophysiology Module 5 Problem Set Pulmonary Actual Questions And Answers 2027 Update 100% Correct

PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 5 PROBLEM SET
PULMONARY ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2027 UPDATE
100% CORRECT

Question 1.
The respiratory system can be divided into what 2 structures?

Correct Answer: conducting airways and respiratory tissues


Question 2.
What are the levels of branching?

Correct Answer: Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli


Question 3.
Where is the site of gas exchange?

Correct Answer: Alveoli


Question 4.
What cells are in the alveolar epithelium?

Correct Answer: Type 1 and II alveolar cells, macrophages


Question 5.
Describe what happens during inspiration and expiration:

Correct Answer: During inspiration, air is drawn into the lungs as the respiratory
muscles expand the chest cavity. During expiration, air moves out of the lungs
as the chest muscles relax and the chest cavity becomes smaller.


Question 6.
What occurs with the diaphragm during inspiration and expiration

Correct Answer: The diaphragm is the main muscle of inspiration. When the
diaphragm contracts (inspiration), the chest expands. Upon expiration, the
chest cavity decreases and pressure inside increases.


Question 7.
What is lung compliance? What factors affect it?

Correct Answer: Lung compliance is the ease with which lungs can be inflated.
Elastin, collagen, elastic recoil, and surface tension can affect lung compliance.