The Respiratory System

Question 1

Air passing from the pharynx to the trachea must pass through the __________ .

Answer 1

larynx

Question 2

This structure prevents food from entering the airway.

Answer 2

Epiglottis

Question 3

The “Adam’s apple” is located on which cartilage?

Answer 3

Thyroid cartilage

Question 4

Which of the following delivers air to the lobes of the lungs?

Answer 4

Secondary bronchi

Question 5

All of the following are part of the conduction zone except the __________ .

Answer 5

respiratory bronchioles

Question 6

An increase in the volume of a container filled with air would have what effect on the pressure of the container?

Answer 6

Decrease in the pressure

Question 7

Surfactant decreases the __________ in the alveoli.

Answer 7

surface tension

Question 8

The amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal tidal volume inspiration is termed the __________ .

Answer 8

inspiratory reserve volume

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to inspiration?

Answer 9

The diaphragm is relaxed.

Question 10

Which of the following is responsible for keeping the lungs from collapsing?

Answer 10

Transpulmonary pressure

Question 11

The respiratory membrane is composed of __________ .

Answer 11

the alveolar membrane, the capillary wall, and their fused basement membrane