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Which of the following is a function of the Respiratory System?
Which of the following is a function of the Respiratory System?
- Defense against pathogens
- Sound production
- Gas exchange (correct)
- Gas conditioning
Where does gas conditioning occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas conditioning occur in the respiratory system?
- Pharynx
- Nasal cavity (correct)
- Bronchioles
- Larynx
Which of the following is part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
- Pharynx
- Respiratory bronchioles
- Alveoli
- Bronchi (correct)
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for defense against pathogens?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for defense against pathogens?
What is the main function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for sound production?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for sound production?
Which structure in the bronchial tree delivers air through the mediastinum to the main bronchi?
Which structure in the bronchial tree delivers air through the mediastinum to the main bronchi?
Which type of bronchus branches from the main bronchi to deliver air to each lobe of the lung?
Which type of bronchus branches from the main bronchi to deliver air to each lobe of the lung?
What is the function of alveolar type II cells in the respiratory membrane?
What is the function of alveolar type II cells in the respiratory membrane?
What is the main function of the pleura?
What is the main function of the pleura?
What is the term for the accumulation of particulate matter in the lungs due to pollution?
What is the term for the accumulation of particulate matter in the lungs due to pollution?
Which lung has a cardiac notch to provide space for the heart?
Which lung has a cardiac notch to provide space for the heart?
What is the term for the ability to bring an entirely new volume of fresh air into the lungs with each breath?
What is the term for the ability to bring an entirely new volume of fresh air into the lungs with each breath?
Which type of epithelium lines the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses?
Which type of epithelium lines the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses?
What is the function of the larynx?
What is the function of the larynx?
Which cartilage forms the largest part of the larynx and has a v-shaped projection called the laryngeal prominence?
Which cartilage forms the largest part of the larynx and has a v-shaped projection called the laryngeal prominence?
What is the function of the vestibular folds in the larynx?
What is the function of the vestibular folds in the larynx?
What is the main function of the trachea?
What is the main function of the trachea?
What type of epithelium lines the trachea?
What type of epithelium lines the trachea?
What is the function of the tracheal cartilage rings in the trachea?
What is the function of the tracheal cartilage rings in the trachea?
Which disease is characterized by a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area and oxygen exchange?
Which disease is characterized by a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area and oxygen exchange?
What is one of the main causes of lung cancer?
What is one of the main causes of lung cancer?
Which disease is highly metastatic and likely to spread due to its access to the blood supply within the lungs?
Which disease is highly metastatic and likely to spread due to its access to the blood supply within the lungs?
Which disease is associated with a decrease in the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
Which disease is associated with a decrease in the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
Which disease is characterized by obstruction of the lungs and is often difficult to diagnose until it has progressed significantly?
Which disease is characterized by obstruction of the lungs and is often difficult to diagnose until it has progressed significantly?
Which disease is one of the most common types of cancer and is highly preventable?
Which disease is one of the most common types of cancer and is highly preventable?
Which disease is associated with a decrease in the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur?
Which disease is associated with a decrease in the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur?
Which disease is highly metastatic and likely to spread due to its access to the blood supply within the body?
Which disease is highly metastatic and likely to spread due to its access to the blood supply within the body?
Which disease is characterized by a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area?
Which disease is characterized by a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area?
The respiratory system is responsible for the conduction of air through inhalation and exhalation.
The respiratory system is responsible for the conduction of air through inhalation and exhalation.
Gas exchange in the respiratory system occurs only in the alveoli.
Gas exchange in the respiratory system occurs only in the alveoli.
Oxygen is needed in the cell to produce carbon dioxide.
Oxygen is needed in the cell to produce carbon dioxide.
Gas conditioning in the respiratory system involves warming and humidifying the air.
Gas conditioning in the respiratory system involves warming and humidifying the air.
The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, mouth, and pharynx.
The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, mouth, and pharynx.
The major respiratory organ in the upper respiratory tract is the trachea.
The major respiratory organ in the upper respiratory tract is the trachea.
The main function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system is to deliver clean and moistened air to the respiratory zone.
The main function of the conducting zone in the respiratory system is to deliver clean and moistened air to the respiratory zone.
True or false: The trachea splits at the sternal angle into left and right primary bronchi.
True or false: The trachea splits at the sternal angle into left and right primary bronchi.
True or false: Each main bronchus divides into lobar bronchi.
True or false: Each main bronchus divides into lobar bronchi.
True or false: Bronchioles are lined with simple columnar or cuboidal epithelium with cartilage in walls.
True or false: Bronchioles are lined with simple columnar or cuboidal epithelium with cartilage in walls.
True or false: Smooth muscle contraction leads to bronchoconstriction.
True or false: Smooth muscle contraction leads to bronchoconstriction.
True or false: Alveoli are lined with simple squamous epithelium.
True or false: Alveoli are lined with simple squamous epithelium.
True or false: Alveolar type I cells promote rapid diffusion of gases.
True or false: Alveolar type I cells promote rapid diffusion of gases.
True or false: Pneumothorax is a condition characterized by a collapsed lung.
True or false: Pneumothorax is a condition characterized by a collapsed lung.
True or false: The nasal cavity is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.
True or false: The nasal cavity is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.
True or false: The paranasal sinuses are lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.
True or false: The paranasal sinuses are lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.
True or false: The pharynx is divided into three parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.
True or false: The pharynx is divided into three parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.
True or false: The larynx is also called the voice box and serves as a passageway for air.
True or false: The larynx is also called the voice box and serves as a passageway for air.
True or false: The vestibular folds in the larynx are also known as false vocal cords.
True or false: The vestibular folds in the larynx are also known as false vocal cords.
True or false: The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
True or false: The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
True or false: The trachea is located posterior to the esophagus.
True or false: The trachea is located posterior to the esophagus.
True or false: Emphysema is a disease associated with tobacco smoke that increases alveolar surface area?
True or false: Emphysema is a disease associated with tobacco smoke that increases alveolar surface area?
True or false: Lung cancer is highly preventable and often difficult to diagnose until it has progressed significantly?
True or false: Lung cancer is highly preventable and often difficult to diagnose until it has progressed significantly?
True or false: Lung cancer can lead to obstruction of the lungs and is highly metastatic due to its access to the blood supply within the lungs?
True or false: Lung cancer can lead to obstruction of the lungs and is highly metastatic due to its access to the blood supply within the lungs?
True or false: COVID-19 is a disease associated with a breakdown of the alveolar walls, decreasing the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
True or false: COVID-19 is a disease associated with a breakdown of the alveolar walls, decreasing the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
True or false: Cigarettes contain carcinogens that can lead to cancer-causing genetic mutations?
True or false: Cigarettes contain carcinogens that can lead to cancer-causing genetic mutations?
True or false: COPD is a disease that increases the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
True or false: COPD is a disease that increases the amount of oxygen exchange that can occur along the respiratory surface?
True or false: Emphysema is a disease associated with a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area?
True or false: Emphysema is a disease associated with a breakdown of the alveolar walls, leading to a decrease in alveolar surface area?
True or false: Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is not preventable?
True or false: Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is not preventable?
True or false: COVID-19 is a disease associated with obstruction of the lungs and is highly metastatic due to its access to the blood supply within the body?
True or false: COVID-19 is a disease associated with obstruction of the lungs and is highly metastatic due to its access to the blood supply within the body?
