abuburespiratory.five Flashcards

1
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Karen was tested positive for COVID-19. She was brought to the hospital for difficulty in breathing. Which part of the lungs was affected by the nCoV

A

-Alveolar duct

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2
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Arrange the following structures in the order air passes through them during inhalation.
Alveolar Duct
Alveoli
Respiratory Bronchiole
Terminal Bronchiole
A

-4312

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3
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What type of alveolar cells produce surfactant

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-Type II Pneumocyte

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4
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Paulette was involved in a serious accident that damaged her brainstem. As a result, she cannot breathe on her own due to lack of stimulation of the diaphragm. Which area of the brainstem is most likely affected.

A

-The dorsal respiratory groups of the medulla

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5
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Gas exchange between the air in the lungs and the blood takes place across walls of the

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-Alveoli

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6
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When a lobe of a lung is surgically removed, which factor is altered in relation to gas exchange at the respiratory membrane.

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-The total surface area of the respiratory membrane

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7
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____ Is a substance secreted by cells of alveoli that reduces surface tension of fluid around the alveoli, preventing collapse of the alveoli

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-Both “surfactant” & “pleural fluid” are correct

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8
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Which of the ff factors affects gas exchange across the respiratory membrane?
e

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-The total surface area of the respiratory membran

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9
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The larynx is the air passageway between the ___ and the___

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-Pharynx’; Trachea

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10
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After regular exercise training a person’s vital capacity

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-Increases Slightly

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11
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Which of the ff is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

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-Delivery of oxygen to the tissues of the body

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12
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Respiration ensures that ___ enters the body and that ___ exits the body

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-Oxygen; Carbon Dioxide

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13
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The left lung has___ lobes, the right lungs has__ lobes

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-2;3

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14
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Arrange the ff structures to show the path an oxygen molecule would follow once inhaled.

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  • Nasal cavity;
  • Nasopharynx;
  • Oropharynx;
  • Laryngopharynx;
  • Larynx;
  • Trachea;
  • Bronchiole;
  • Bronchus;
  • Alveolus
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15
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During inspiration, the diaphragm ___, causing a (n)____ in the thoracic volume and a (n) ___ in alveolar pressure,

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-Contracts;increase;decrease

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16
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The basic rhythm of breathing is controlled by neurons in the ___.

A

-Medulla Oblongata

17
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The ___ is a membranous tube reinforced by C-shaped cartilage; it is attached to the larynx and extends into the mediastinum.

A

-Trachea.

18
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Oxygen enters the blood at the lungs because

A

-The partial pressure of oxygen is lower in the blood than the alveoli.

19
Q

Sally’s daughter Sue is having a tantrum in the toy store, lying on the floor and holding her breath. While sue hold her breath, the blood pH will

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-Decrease as her blood co2 levels increase