Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 14: The Respiratory System

True or False Quiz

1
The mucociliary escalator is important for removing dirt and other materials from the respiratory passages.
A)True
B)False
2
The pharynx is a passageway for both food and air.
A)True
B)False
3
The throat is also known as the larynx.
A)True
B)False
4
A purpose of the C-shaped cartilage rings of the trachea is to allow the esophagus to expand when swallowing.
A)True
B)False
5
Smoking paralyzes and then destroys the cilia of the respiratory membrane.
A)True
B)False
6
A thin film of fluid separates the parietal pleura from the visceral pleura.
A)True
B)False
7
The wall of the alveoli consists of stratified squamous epithelium.
A)True
B)False
8
A dry membrane is needed for gas exchange to occur in the alveoli.
A)True
B)False
9
Breathing is also called pulmonary ventilation.
A)True
B)False
10
Inspiration requires muscle contraction, but normal expiration does not need muscle contraction.
A)True
B)False
11
Actual flow of air into the lungs during inspiration is an active process.
A)True
B)False
12
External respiration is also called exhalation.
A)True
B)False
13
To take a big breath, extra muscles are needed to contract to increase the size of the chest cavity to allow more air to enter.
A)True
B)False
14
Oxygen level is the most important control of respiration.
A)True
B)False
15
Blood entering the lungs for gas exchange has a low concentration of oxygen and a high concentration of carbon dioxide.
A)True
B)False
16
Carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood from the tissue fluid because the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood is higher than in the tissue fluid.
A)True
B)False
17
Pneumonia can be bacterial or viral.
A)True
B)False
18
In restrictive pulmonary disorders, vital capacity is reduced because the lungs have filled up with fluid.
A)True
B)False
19
In obstructive pulmonary disorders, air does not flow freely in the airways.
A)True
B)False
20
Acidosis can be caused by hyperventilating.
A)True
B)False
21
High blood pH is called alkalosis.
A)True
B)False
22
COPDs can cause acidosis.
A)True
B)False
23
Once can smoke safely by not inhaling.
A)True
B)False
24
Smoking increases the risk of stillbirths and low birthweight.
A)True
B)False
25
The only cancer that is increased in risk as a result of smoking is lung cancer.
A)True
B)False
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