Respiratory System- Clin Phys 4 Quiz

Which structure in the respiratory system contains the vocal folds?

What is the main site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Which zone of the respiratory system is driven by pressure gradients for gas movement?

Which structure in the respiratory system lacks cartilage but is surrounded by smooth muscle?

Which structure in the respiratory system is closely associated with pulmonary microvasculature?

Which muscles are involved in changing the volume of the thoracic cavity during breathing?

What is the volume of the conducting airways from the nasopharynx to the terminal bronchiole?

Which zone of the respiratory system is driven by concentration gradients for gas movement?

What is the volume of the lung after a quiet inspiration?

Which structures in the respiratory system occupy the majority of the lung volume?

Which muscles are primarily responsible for inspiration during breathing?

What is the role of the pleural cavity in connecting the chest wall and lungs?

During inspiration, what happens to the intrathoracic pressure?

Which lobe of the lung is located deep to the posterior thorax?

What is the consequence of pleural effusion?

What muscles primarily relax during expiration?

What happens to the intrathoracic pressure during expiration?

What is the role of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

Which of these makes it difficult to hear breath sounds and causes dullness to percussion?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that results in the transmission of sound better than air in the airspaces?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is characterized by coarse crackles and decreased breath sounds?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is commonly caused by pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is characterized by fine crackles and is common with pulmonary edema due to infection or congestive heart failure?

Which one of these is a consequence of asthma, COPD, and pulmonary edema?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is characterized by a louder, harsher sound on inspiration and sometimes on expiration, and occurs when the upper airways are obstructed?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is characterized by a high-pitched, musical sound on expiration, and is common in obstructive diseases like asthma and COPD?

Which one of these is a consequence of pulmonary disease that is commonly caused by congestion due to heart failure or bilateral infection and inflammation?

Which one of these makes it difficult for the airspaces to expand?

Causes of unilateral pleural effusion include..

COPD is most commonly associated with..

Asthma is most commonly associated with..

If someone has a foreign body blocking their upper airways, you're most likely to hear..

Lil Wheezy is a rap artist who's known for his musical breathing. Which of the following diseases does Lil wheezy have?

Bronchophony is most commonly associated with..