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Question type breakdown
True and false:
Matching, multiple choice and short answer:
Clinical questions: Only questions are provided for clinical questions as examinees are strongly
encouraged to answer them in their own words.
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True and false questions
Because of its strategic location, the larynx can be characterized as the "watchdog of the lungs." True
Both carbon dioxide and oxygen are able to bind with hemoglobin. True
Excess surface tension makes lung inflation harder. True
Exercise, allergens, and emotion can all contribute to an asthma attack. True
Even after forced expiration, a significant amount of air remains in the lungs. True
During expiration, air moves out of the lungs as the chest muscles relax and the chest cavity becomes
smaller. True
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration. True
Intrapleural pressure is always negative in relation to alveolar pressure in a normal inflated lung. True
Asthma is considered reversible airway bronchoconstriction. True
During inspiration, air is drawn into the lungs and chest cavity is decreased. False
The accessory muscles are the main muscles of inspiration. False
Intrathoracic pressure is always greater than intrapleural pressure. False
Asthma is considered non-reversible airway bronchoconstriction. False
COPD is reversible airway bronchoconstriction. False