Chapter 13 Respiratory Physiology

Chapter 13 Respiratory Physiology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Functions of the respiratory system include each of the following except
   A. Exchange of carbon dioxide from the air with oxygen from the blood
   B.  Regulation of blood H⁺ concentration
   C.  Trapping of blood clots
   D.  Phonation
   E.  Defense against microbes

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 13.09
Topic: Respiratory System
 

2. The pleural sac
   A. Protects lungs from infection
   B.  Prevents collapse of the lungs
   C.  Contains a large volume of surfactant
   D.  Supports the chest wall and keeps it from collapsing into lungs
   E.  Both prevents collapse of the lungs and supports the chest wall and keeps it from collapsing into lungs are correct

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 13.01
Topic: Respiratory System
 

3. The bronchi and bronchioles
   A.Are part of the anatomic dead space
   B. Increase surface area for gas exchange
   C. Account for the total dead space in the lungs
   D. Both are part of the anatomic dead space and increase surface area for gas exchange are correct
   E. Both increase surface area for gas exchange and account for the total dead space in the lungs are correct

Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Section 13.02
Topic: Respiratory System
 

4. The type II alveolar cells are important because they
   A.Produce surfactant
   B. Secrete mucus
   C. Phagocytize bacteria and other foreign particles
   D. Do all of these things
   E. Do none of these things

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 13.01
Topic: Respiratory System
 

5. That the lung surface and the thoracic wall will move in and out together, rather than separately, during ventilation is assured by the
   A.Diaphragm
   B. Inhalatory/inspiratory intercostal muscles
   C. Exhalatory/expiratory intercostal muscles
   D. Intrapleural fluid
   E. Alveoli

Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Section 13.01
Topic: Respiratory System