Respiratory Anatomy Practise Quiz Flashcards
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1. The thoracic cavity is divided into two parts by the A. mediastinum. B. pleural cavity. C. diaphragm. D. peritoneal membranes. E. pelvic cavity.
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A. mediastinum.
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2. The serous membrane on the surface of the lungs is called A. parietal pericardium. B. visceral pericardium. C. parietal pleura. D. visceral pleura. E. parietal peritoneum.
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D. visceral pleura.
3
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- The lower respiratory tract extends from the ____________ to the
____________, inclusive.
A. larynx; alveoli B. pharynx; lungs C. trachea; alveoli D. pharynx; alveolar sacs E. larynx; lungs
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C. trachea; alveoli
4
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- The functional division of the respiratory system that transports air (as opposed to
exchanging gases with the blood) is called the
A. upper respiratory tract
B. lower respiratory tract
C. respiratory portion
D. conducting portion
E. alveolar portion
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D. conducting portion
5
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Compared with the left primary bronchus, the right primary bronchus is A. wider B. shorter C. more vertically oriented D. 2.5c long E. all of the above
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E. all of the above
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6. Each primary bronchus divides to form secondary bronchi, which in turn branch to form A. lobar bronchi B. segmental bronchi C. tertiary bronchi D. terminal bronchioles E. respiratory bronchioles
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C. tertiary bronchi
7
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7. The walls of which parts of the bronchial tree contain no cartilage and are instead dominated by smooth muscle tissue? A. trachea B. primary bronchi C. secondary bronchi D. tertiary bronchi E. terminal bronchioles
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E. terminal bronchioles
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8. On each side of the chest, the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pleura lines the internal thoracic wall, while the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pleura tightly covers the lung A. thoracic; pulmonary B. parietal; visceral C. visceral; serous D. visceral; parietal E. fibrous; serous
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B. parietal; visceral
9
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- In normal, unforced breathing, ____________ involves muscular contractions
while ____________ requires no active muscular effort.
A. inhalation, exhalation B. exhalation, inhalation C. expiration, inspiration D. inhalation, hypernea E. eupnea, hyperpnea
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A. inhalation, exhalation
10
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Which muscles of respiration are used during normal quiet breathing?
A. rectus abdominis and internal obliques
B. scalenes and internal intercostals
C. sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, diaphragm
D. external intercostals and diaphragm
E. transversus abdominis and serratus anterior
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D. external intercostals and diaphragm
11
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- Explain how movements of the diaphragm result in air entering the lungs during inspiration
A. contraction of the diaphragm compresses the lungs causing expiration
B. movements of diaphragm lead to changes in the pressure inside thorax that cause air flow
C. at rest the role of the diaphragm in respiration is marginal
D. during contraction the diaphragm moves upwards (in upright position)
E. paresis of diaphragm is lethal
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B. movements of diaphragm lead to changes in the pressure inside
thorax that cause air flow
12
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- Write the correct sequence of the pathway through which air travels after entering the body.
A. Larynx, pharynx, trachea bronchioles
B. Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchioles
C. Pharynx, larynx, bronchioles, trachea
D. Pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchioles
E. Pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchioles
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B. Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchioles
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13. The manubriosternal joint is indicated superficially by the A. Jugular notch B. Sternal angle C. Xiphoid angle D. Costal margin E. Suprasternal notch
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B. Sternal angle
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14. Which ribs of the thoracic cage are mostly concerned with movements that increase the transverse diameter of the cavity during inspiration? A. The lower 6 ribs. B. The upper 6 ribs C. The atypical ribs D. The floating ribs E. All of the ribs
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A. The lower 6 ribs.
