Respiratory Systems

Question 1

The structure known as the windpipe

Answer 1

Trachea

Question 2

The small flap of tissue that prevents aspiration of food into the lungs

Answer 2

Epiglottis

Question 3

The place where gas exchange occurs

Answer 3

Alveoli

Question 4

The voicebox

Answer 4

Larynx

Question 5

The tube to the stomach

Answer 5

Esophagus

Question 6

Respiratory acidosis can occur when?

Answer 6

The respiratory rate is low and the carbon dioxide accumulates in the blood

Question 7

Under anesthesia, sighing a patient should occur every

Answer 7

5-10 minutes

Question 8

What agent is normally used to prevent laryngospasms during the intubation of cats?

Answer 8

Lidocaine

Question 9

Atrophic rhinitis in pigs is caused by what etiological agent?

Answer 9

Bacteria

Question 10

A characteristic of brachycephalic dogs is an

Answer 10

Elongated soft palate

Question 11

The part of the respiratory systems where foxtails are often lodged

Answer 11

Nasal turbinates

Question 12

The thin sheet of muscle that lies directly below the chest

Answer 12

Diaphragm

Question 13

Air-filled sacs associated with the auditory tube in horses

Answer 13

Guttural pouch

Question 14

The area that contains the heart, thymus, great vessels, nerves, esophagus, and trachea

Answer 14

Mediastinum

Question 15

Coccidiomyocosis is a fungal disease commonly called?

Answer 15

Valley Fever

Question 16

The thoracic cavity is normally under _____________ pressure.

Answer 16

Negative

Question 17

If the patient’s blood level of carbon dioxide is dropping too low, then how will respiration be affected?

Answer 17

Breathing rate will decrease

Question 18

What affect will albuterol have upon the patient?

Answer 18

It causes bronchodilation

Question 19

Which is the odd one out?

Trachea, esophagus, nasal cavity, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles

Answer 19

Esophagus