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The "Adam's apple" is part of the larynx.

A) True
B) False

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Which is a broad term to describe conditions of progressive, irreversible obstruction of expiratory airflow?


A) Asthma
B) Emphysema
C) Bronchitis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Name and explain four types of breathing explained in the chapter.

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Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissues


A) Oxyhemoglobin
B) Vital capacity
C) Pulmonary ventilation
D) Chemoreceptors
E) Tidal volume
F) External respiration
G) Bicarbonate ion
H) Residual volume
I) Internal respiration
J) Pulmonary stretch receptors

K) A) and B)
L) A) and I)

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The cilia found in the lower part of the respiratory system push contaminated mucus up to the pharynx.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is not a subdivision of the pharynx?


A) Tracheopharynx
B) Nasopharynx
C) Oropharynx
D) Laryngopharynx

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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The use of oxygen for cell metabolism is called


A) cellular respiration.
B) external respiration.
C) internal respiration.
D) pulmonary ventilation.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Pulmonary ventilation and external respiration refer to the same thing.

A) True
B) False

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A collapse or incomplete expansion of a lung for any reason is called


A) pneumothorax.
B) hemothorax.
C) atelectasis.
D) pleurisy.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Bronchioles are the smallest of the air distribution tubes.

A) True
B) False

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If the auditory tubes were blocked, it could make an airplane flight very uncomfortable.

A) True
B) False

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Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description. -Structure that contains the vocal cords


A) Pharynx
B) Bronchi
C) Alveoli
D) Respiratory mucosa
E) Respiratory membrane
F) Bronchioles
G) Lung
H) Trachea
I) Pleura
J) Larynx

K) D) and G)
L) A) and E)

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Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description. -Another term for a nosebleed


A) Epistaxis
B) Atelectasis
C) Rhinitis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E) Infant respiratory distress syndrome
F) Pharyngitis
G) Hemothorax
H) Asthma
I) Chronic bronchitis
J) Epiglottitis

K) B) and H)
L) D) and J)

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Tears drain into the nasal cavity.

A) True
B) False

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In order to keep the trachea open in any position, the trachea is made of O-shaped cartilage rings stacked one on top of the other.

A) True
B) False

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What is the cause of infant respiratory distress syndrome? Who is most at risk, and how is it treated?

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