Unit 4 Respiratory Test

Question 1

6. What is the role of mucus in the nasal cavity:

Answer 1

Trap incoming bacteria and other foreign debris.

Reference: Notes Page 20

Question 2

12. Air moving in and out of the lungs is called:

Answer 2

Pulmonary ventilation.

Reference: Notes Page 22

Question 3

13. Expiration (exhalation) occurs when:

Answer 3

Intrapulmonary volume increases.

Reference: Lab Lung Capacity Pg 1

Question 4

15. The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs when you take a normal breath is the

Answer 4

Tidal volume.

Reference: Lab Lung Capacity Pg 1

Question 5

19. When the diaphragm contracts, volume inside the lungs _______ and pressure inside the lungs ______.

Answer 5

Increase; decrease

Reference: Notes Page 22

Question 6

27. The overall function of the respiratory system is to supply oxygen to our cells for what critical process?

Answer 6

Cellular respiration

Reference: Notes Page 23

Question 7

30D. Label the part that is right above the trachea.

Answer 7

Larynx

Reference: BBD

Question 8

30E. Label the part that is at the top of the right lung.

Answer 8

Right Superior Lobe of the Lung

Reference: BBD

Question 9

30F. Label the part that is at the bottom of the right lung.

Answer 9

Right Inferior Lobe of the Lung

Reference: BBD