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Chapter 13
The Respiratory
System
Clicker Questions
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a) Create a flowchart or diagram showing the path
of oxygen through the respiratory system.
b) Explain how each of the major respiratory
structures function.
c) Compare and contrast a normal lung with
smoker’s lung.
d) Identify three respiratory diseases. Briefly
describe their symptoms.
Which structure is the gatekeeper between the
trachea and the esophagus?
a) adenoids
b) epiglottis
c) glottis
d) lingual tonsils
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Which structure is the gatekeeper between the
trachea and the esophagus?
a) adenoids
b) epiglottis
c) glottis
d) lingual tonsils
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Which structure protrudes from the larynx and
is commonly referred to as the “Adam’s
apple”
a) glottis
b) epiglottis
c) thyroid cartilage
d) cricoid cartilage
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Which structure protrudes from the larynx and
is commonly referred to as the “Adam’s
apple”
a) glottis
b) epiglottis
c) thyroid cartilage
d) cricoid cartilage
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called
a) sinusitis.
b) pharyngitis.
c) laryngitis.
d) rhinitis.
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called
a) sinusitis.
b) pharyngitis.
c) laryngitis.
d) rhinitis.
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The pharyngeal tonsils are located in the
a) oropharynx.
b) laryngopharynx.
c) nasopharynx.
d) glottis.
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The pharyngeal tonsils are located in the
a) oropharynx.
b) laryngopharynx.
c) nasopharynx.
d) glottis.
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What is the formula for vital capacity?
a) IRV + ERV
b) TV + IRV
c) TV + IRV + ERV
d) TV + IRV + ERV + RV
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What is the formula for vital capacity?
a) IRV + ERV
b) TV + IRV
c) TV + IRV + ERV
d) TV + IRV + ERV + RV
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In this disease, the alveoli become enlarged,
and the lungs lose their elasticity.
a) chronic bronchitis
b) cystic fibrosis
c) emphysema
d) infant respiratory distress syndrome
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In this disease, the alveoli become enlarged,
and the lungs lose their elasticity.
a) chronic bronchitis
b) cystic fibrosis
c) emphysema
d) infant respiratory distress syndrome
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When a patient is hypoxic, his or her skin
turns a bluish color, which is called
a) wheezing.
b) rales.
c) cyanosis.
d) pleurisy.
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When a patient is hypoxic, his or her skin
turns a bluish color, which is called
a) wheezing.
b) rales.
c) cyanosis.
d) pleurisy.
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Which of the following is due to sudden
inspirations resulting from spasms of the
diaphragm?
a) sneezing
b) laughing
c) yawning
d) hiccups
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Which of the following is due to sudden
inspirations resulting from spasms of the
diaphragm?
a) sneezing
b) laughing
c) yawning
d) hiccups
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The substance that lowers the surface tension
in the alveoli is
a) cilia.
b) mucus.
c) pleural fluid.
d) surfactant.
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The substance that lowers the surface tension
in the alveoli is
a) cilia.
b) mucus.
c) pleural fluid.
d) surfactant.
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The air in the lungs that CANNOT be
voluntarily exhaled is the
a) tidal volume.
b) inspiratory reserve.
c) expiratory reserve.
d) residual volume.
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The air in the lungs that CANNOT be
voluntarily exhaled is the
a) tidal volume.
b) inspiratory reserve.
c) expiratory reserve.
d) residual volume.
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