Chapter 16 : Human Physiology
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,Chapter 16
1. Ventilation involves both internal and external false
components.
Multiple Choice Questions
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of speech
respiration? A. gas exchange B. oxygen utilization C.
speech D. ventilation
3. Internal respiration occurs most frequently in the false
respiratory zone.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
4. The pharynx is a common passageway for the true
respiratory and digestive systems.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
5. Type I alveolar cells secrete pulmonary surfactant.
FALSE
,Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
6. The "Adam's apple" is formed by the largest cartilage
of the larynx. TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
7. A tracheotomy is the insertion of a tube into the
trachea. FALSE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
8. Black lung causes pulmonary fibrosis due to the
inhalation of large amounts of carbon dust. TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
Multiple Choice Questions
9. The conducting zone contains all of the following
EXCEPT A. the primary bronchi. B. the larynx. C. the
terminal bronchioles. D. the respiratory bronchioles.
, Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
10. Inhalation and accumulation of particles less than 6
mm in size can cause A. asthma. B. emphysema. C.
cystic fibrosis. D. pulmonary fibrosis.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
11. Diffusion rate across the respiratory membrane is
rapid because A. there are about 750 square feet of
alveoli membrane. B. alveoli are one cell thick. C. the air-
blood barrier is two cells thick. D. All of the choices are
correct.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
12. Which of the following is NOT part of the conducting
zone? A. primary bronchi B. trachea C. alveoli D. nose
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
13. Which of the following is NOT a function of the
conducting zone? A. gas exchange B. filtering and
cleaning the air C. warming and humidifying the air D. All
of the choices are functions.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
True / False Questions
14. Pleural membranes envelop organs within the
thoracic cavity. TRUE
Test Bank Questions
Practice Questions with 100% Correct
Answers and Rationales | Latest
Update | Grade A+ | 2026/2027
,Chapter 16
1. Ventilation involves both internal and external false
components.
Multiple Choice Questions
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of speech
respiration? A. gas exchange B. oxygen utilization C.
speech D. ventilation
3. Internal respiration occurs most frequently in the false
respiratory zone.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
4. The pharynx is a common passageway for the true
respiratory and digestive systems.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
5. Type I alveolar cells secrete pulmonary surfactant.
FALSE
,Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
6. The "Adam's apple" is formed by the largest cartilage
of the larynx. TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
7. A tracheotomy is the insertion of a tube into the
trachea. FALSE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
8. Black lung causes pulmonary fibrosis due to the
inhalation of large amounts of carbon dust. TRUE
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
Multiple Choice Questions
9. The conducting zone contains all of the following
EXCEPT A. the primary bronchi. B. the larynx. C. the
terminal bronchioles. D. the respiratory bronchioles.
, Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
10. Inhalation and accumulation of particles less than 6
mm in size can cause A. asthma. B. emphysema. C.
cystic fibrosis. D. pulmonary fibrosis.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
11. Diffusion rate across the respiratory membrane is
rapid because A. there are about 750 square feet of
alveoli membrane. B. alveoli are one cell thick. C. the air-
blood barrier is two cells thick. D. All of the choices are
correct.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
12. Which of the following is NOT part of the conducting
zone? A. primary bronchi B. trachea C. alveoli D. nose
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
13. Which of the following is NOT a function of the
conducting zone? A. gas exchange B. filtering and
cleaning the air C. warming and humidifying the air D. All
of the choices are functions.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember Chapter 16 Section: 16.01
Topic: Respiratory System
True / False Questions
14. Pleural membranes envelop organs within the
thoracic cavity. TRUE
