Which of the structures listed below is a/are component(s) of the respiratory zone of the respiratory
system?pulmonary alveoli
Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the internal structures of the nose? filtering incoming air,
moistening incoming air, detecting olfactory stimuli, warming incoming air, modifying speech
vibrations
Which of the following is the site of the exchange of O2 and CO2 between blood and air-filled spaces in
the lungs? Respiratory membrane
Which of the following statements is FALSE? Lung volume increases because air rushes in from the
atmosphere.
Which of the structures listed below develop(s) from the respiratory bud? Respiratory epithelium
The lower respiratory system does NOT include, which of the following? Nose
The trachea is normally located anterior to the esophagus.
The right lung has 3 lobes
The major effect of exercise upon respiration is to increase the depth and rate of breathing.
With aging, tissue changes occur in the respiratory system. Which of the following is NOT one of these
changes? pulmonary alveoli become more rigid, vital capacity decreases, blood levels of oxygen
decrease, diminished ciliary action of epithelium
The lower respiratory system includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. True
The trachea is lined with.ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia
What region of the brain is responsible for controlling the basic rhythm of respiration? Medulla oblongata
If arterial carbon dioxide levels decrease, respiration decreases until the carbon dioxide levels return to
normal. True
Where are the respiratory control centers located in the brain? Pons and medulla oblongata
When cardiac output increases, during strenuous exercise, which of the following is correct?
Blood flow to the lungs increase
Which embryonic layers give rise to parts of the lower respiratory system? Mesoderm, endoderm
Lung capacity decreases with advanced aging.
By the age of 70, vital capacity can decrease by as much as 35%
Which statement is correct about the pharynx? In the nasopharynx, the cilia move the mucus down
toward the most inferior part of the nasopharynx.
, The “stem” of the epiglottic cartilage is attached to which of the following? Internal surface of thyroid
cartilage
For the purpose of voice production, which laryngeal cartilage pivots and slides when the intrinsic
muscles of the larynx contract? Arytenoid cartilage
Select the true statements: The surfactant is a complex mixture of phospholipids and lipoproteins.
The exchange of O2 and CO2 between the air spaces in the lungs and the blood takes place by
diffusion.
Normal exhalation during quiet breathing depends on which factors? The inward pull of surface tension
Spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by a spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis, which
produces a sharp sound on inhalation is the description of which of the following?
Hiccupping
Neurons of which part of the respiratory center generate impulses to the diaphragm and the external
intercostal muscles? Dorsal respiratory group
Central chemoreceptors detect changes in which of the following? Carbon dioxide and hydrogen ion
levels in CSF
Chp. 24
Which of the following is a component of the digestive canal? Cecum
Which of the following attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm? Falciform
ligament
Which of the following types of teeth are adapted for tearing and shredding? Canines
The chemical digestion of starch begins in which region of the digestive system? Mouth
Which of the structures listed below develop(s) from the midgut? ascending colon, cecum, appendix,
ileum, jejunum, stomach
Which region of the digestive canal is responsible for most digestion and absorption of nutrients? Small
intestine
Which of the following structural features of the small intestine is/are specially adapted for the functions of
digestion and absorption? long length, circular folds, villi, microvilli
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the pancreas? produces pepsin which breaks down
proteins
From superficial to deep, what is the correct order of layers of the digestive canal? serosa, muscularis,
submucosa, mucosa
system?pulmonary alveoli
Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the internal structures of the nose? filtering incoming air,
moistening incoming air, detecting olfactory stimuli, warming incoming air, modifying speech
vibrations
Which of the following is the site of the exchange of O2 and CO2 between blood and air-filled spaces in
the lungs? Respiratory membrane
Which of the following statements is FALSE? Lung volume increases because air rushes in from the
atmosphere.
Which of the structures listed below develop(s) from the respiratory bud? Respiratory epithelium
The lower respiratory system does NOT include, which of the following? Nose
The trachea is normally located anterior to the esophagus.
The right lung has 3 lobes
The major effect of exercise upon respiration is to increase the depth and rate of breathing.
With aging, tissue changes occur in the respiratory system. Which of the following is NOT one of these
changes? pulmonary alveoli become more rigid, vital capacity decreases, blood levels of oxygen
decrease, diminished ciliary action of epithelium
The lower respiratory system includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. True
The trachea is lined with.ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia
What region of the brain is responsible for controlling the basic rhythm of respiration? Medulla oblongata
If arterial carbon dioxide levels decrease, respiration decreases until the carbon dioxide levels return to
normal. True
Where are the respiratory control centers located in the brain? Pons and medulla oblongata
When cardiac output increases, during strenuous exercise, which of the following is correct?
Blood flow to the lungs increase
Which embryonic layers give rise to parts of the lower respiratory system? Mesoderm, endoderm
Lung capacity decreases with advanced aging.
By the age of 70, vital capacity can decrease by as much as 35%
Which statement is correct about the pharynx? In the nasopharynx, the cilia move the mucus down
toward the most inferior part of the nasopharynx.
, The “stem” of the epiglottic cartilage is attached to which of the following? Internal surface of thyroid
cartilage
For the purpose of voice production, which laryngeal cartilage pivots and slides when the intrinsic
muscles of the larynx contract? Arytenoid cartilage
Select the true statements: The surfactant is a complex mixture of phospholipids and lipoproteins.
The exchange of O2 and CO2 between the air spaces in the lungs and the blood takes place by
diffusion.
Normal exhalation during quiet breathing depends on which factors? The inward pull of surface tension
Spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by a spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis, which
produces a sharp sound on inhalation is the description of which of the following?
Hiccupping
Neurons of which part of the respiratory center generate impulses to the diaphragm and the external
intercostal muscles? Dorsal respiratory group
Central chemoreceptors detect changes in which of the following? Carbon dioxide and hydrogen ion
levels in CSF
Chp. 24
Which of the following is a component of the digestive canal? Cecum
Which of the following attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm? Falciform
ligament
Which of the following types of teeth are adapted for tearing and shredding? Canines
The chemical digestion of starch begins in which region of the digestive system? Mouth
Which of the structures listed below develop(s) from the midgut? ascending colon, cecum, appendix,
ileum, jejunum, stomach
Which region of the digestive canal is responsible for most digestion and absorption of nutrients? Small
intestine
Which of the following structural features of the small intestine is/are specially adapted for the functions of
digestion and absorption? long length, circular folds, villi, microvilli
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the pancreas? produces pepsin which breaks down
proteins
From superficial to deep, what is the correct order of layers of the digestive canal? serosa, muscularis,
submucosa, mucosa
