BIOD 151 Module 2 Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
True or false. False
The lungs are symmetrical.
Hilum the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color peachy/pink color
pleurae membranes that surround the lungs and
the cavity
around the lungs
visceral pleura layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs
and
chest wall that covers the surface around
the lungs
, pleural space/cavity 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 the pleurae help reduce friction and help
with
inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate
the lungs
the three main functions of the 1) air conduction
respiratory system 2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system vocalization, sense of smell. body's pH
has regulation
roles in
structures in the respiratory nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea,
system bronchi,
lungs
what happens to air as it goes air is filtered so it has no debris
from air is warmed to body temp
outside the body to the lungs air is humidified and becomes saturated
with water
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
True or false. False
The lungs are symmetrical.
Hilum the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color peachy/pink color
pleurae membranes that surround the lungs and
the cavity
around the lungs
visceral pleura layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs
and
chest wall that covers the surface around
the lungs
, pleural space/cavity 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 the pleurae help reduce friction and help
with
inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate
the lungs
the three main functions of the 1) air conduction
respiratory system 2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system vocalization, sense of smell. body's pH
has regulation
roles in
structures in the respiratory nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea,
system bronchi,
lungs
what happens to air as it goes air is filtered so it has no debris
from air is warmed to body temp
outside the body to the lungs air is humidified and becomes saturated
with water
