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A & P Week 12 Test

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Which of the following is true of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx?
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The sensors that provide feedback information to the medullary rhythmicity area are the
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The apparatus used to measure the volume of air exchanged in breathing is called a(n)
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The approximate partial pressure of oxygen at standard atmospheric pressure is about _____ mm Hg.
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Which organ consists largely of cartilages that are attached to one another and to surrounding structures by muscles or fibrous and elastic tissue components?
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The exact amount of oxygen in blood depends mainly on the amount of
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The external openings to the nasal cavities can be referred to as:
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Pressure gradients are established by changes in the
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An increase in carbon dioxide in the blood causes
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Which muscles are used for forced expiration?
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The structure in the neck known as the “Adam’s apple” is the:
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Which type of breathing is characterized by repeated sequences of deep gasps and apnea, and is usually seen in people with increased intracranial pressure?
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The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are:
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Olfactory epithelium is found:
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The largest of the paranasal sinuses is the:
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Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?
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One hundred milliliters of arterial blood contains approximately what volume percent of oxygen?
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The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the:
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An obstructive lung disorder that is characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscles in the wall of the bronchial air passages is
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Which of the following is not a true statement?
A.
septum.
B.
bronchioles.
C.
maxillary.
D.
larynx
E.
a drop in pH in the blood.
F.
asthma.
G.
Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax.
H.
Biot’s breathing
I.
thyroid cartilage.
J.
thoracic cavity.
K.
160
L.
hemoglobin.
M.
They serve in voice production.
N.
Abdominal muscles and internal intercostals
O.
nostrils. anterior nares. external nares.
P.
covering the superior turbinate.
Q.
spirometer.
R.
central chemoreceptors and peripheral chemoreceptors
S.
20%
T.
Distributes oxygen to cells
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Normal, quiet breathing is known as:
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The surface of the respiratory membrane inside each alveolus is coated with a fluid containing
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The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the
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The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium.
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The major form by which carbon dioxide is transported in the circulatory system is:
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The _____ represents the largest volume of air an individual can move in and out of the lungs.
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The ability of the lungs and thorax to stretch is referred to as
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The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the:
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A drop in the body’s production of carbonic anhydrase would hinder the formation of:
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increase in breathing.

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