BIOD 151 Module 2 Exam Questions 2025. All Exam Questions and Correct
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True or false.
The lungs are symmetrical. - ANSWER- False
Hilum - ANSWER- the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color - ANSWER- peachy/pink color
pleurae - ANSWER- membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around the lungs
visceral pleura - ANSWER- layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura - ANSWER- outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall that
covers the surface around the lungs
pleural space/cavity - ANSWER- Space between the visceral and parietal pleural membranes
(small)
typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless breathing
when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid
what is the function of the pleurae - ANSWER- the pleurae help reduce friction and help with
inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs
the three main functions of the respiratory system - ANSWER- 1) air conduction
, 2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system has roles in - ANSWER- vocalization, sense of smell. body's
pH regulation
structures in the respiratory system - ANSWER- nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
lungs
what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs - ANSWER- air is filtered so
it has no debris
air is warmed to body temp
air is humidified and becomes saturated with water
nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what - ANSWER- none and cartilage
nasal septum - ANSWER- a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections of
left and right fossae
vestibule - ANSWER- most external part of nasal cavity just inside the nostrils
vestibule lining - ANSWER- skin continuation from the face and vissibrae
Vibrissae - ANSWER- short thick hairs that help filter for the respiratory tract aka nose hairs
nasal conchae or folds - ANSWER- increase the surface area of nasal cavity to aid in warming
and humidification of incoming air
why is the nasal cavity highly vascularized - ANSWER- to warm incoming air
Answers With 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2025 Update.
True or false.
The lungs are symmetrical. - ANSWER- False
Hilum - ANSWER- the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color - ANSWER- peachy/pink color
pleurae - ANSWER- membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around the lungs
visceral pleura - ANSWER- layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura - ANSWER- outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall that
covers the surface around the lungs
pleural space/cavity - ANSWER- Space between the visceral and parietal pleural membranes
(small)
typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless breathing
when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid
what is the function of the pleurae - ANSWER- the pleurae help reduce friction and help with
inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs
the three main functions of the respiratory system - ANSWER- 1) air conduction
, 2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system has roles in - ANSWER- vocalization, sense of smell. body's
pH regulation
structures in the respiratory system - ANSWER- nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
lungs
what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs - ANSWER- air is filtered so
it has no debris
air is warmed to body temp
air is humidified and becomes saturated with water
nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what - ANSWER- none and cartilage
nasal septum - ANSWER- a wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections of
left and right fossae
vestibule - ANSWER- most external part of nasal cavity just inside the nostrils
vestibule lining - ANSWER- skin continuation from the face and vissibrae
Vibrissae - ANSWER- short thick hairs that help filter for the respiratory tract aka nose hairs
nasal conchae or folds - ANSWER- increase the surface area of nasal cavity to aid in warming
and humidification of incoming air
why is the nasal cavity highly vascularized - ANSWER- to warm incoming air
