Question 1

Oxygen consumption and metabolic rate are higher in adults than in children.

Accepted Answer

Children generally have higher metabolic rates and oxygen consumption per unit of body weight compared to adults due to their rapid growth and development.

Question 2

________ is an inflammation of the lungs)caused by many different organisms such as bacteria,viruses,fungi,and chemical irritants.

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The answer of ________ is an inflammation of the lungs)caused...

Question 3

Surgical puncture of the chest for removal of fluid is ________.

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The answer of Surgical puncture of the chest for removal...

Question 4

A crackling or rattling sound heard in the chest is also known as rale.

Accepted Answer

A crackling or rattling sound heard in the chest is indeed known as rale.

Question 5

The term eupnea means difficulty breathing.

Accepted Answer

Eupnea actually means normal, unimpaired breathing. The term for difficulty breathing is dyspnea.

Question 6

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after maximal expiration is termed residual volume.

Accepted Answer

Residual volume refers to the amount of air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration. This air cannot be voluntarily exhaled and serves to keep the lungs inflated and prevent them from collapsing.

Question 7

The ________ is the largest cartilage in the larynx and forms the structure commonly called the Adam's apple.

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The answer of The ________ is the largest cartilage in...

Question 8

A drug that breaks the chemical bonds in mucus,thereby lowering its thickness,is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A drug that breaks the chemical bonds...

Question 9

Excessive or rapid breathing is also known as hyperpnea.

Accepted Answer

Hyperpnea is defined as excessive or rapid breathing, characterized by an increase in both depth (tidal volume) and frequency (respiratory rate) of breathing.

Question 10

A series of tests performed to determine the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell membrane in the lungs is called a/an ________.

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The answer of A series of tests performed to determine...

Question 11

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by a musculomembranous wall called the ________.

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The answer of The thoracic cavity is separated from the...

Question 12

The cricoid cartilage is the largest cartilage in the larynx.

Accepted Answer

The thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage in the larynx, not the cricoid cartilage.

Question 13

Each bronchus enters the lung at a depression called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each bronchus enters the lung at a...

Question 14

Pneumoconiosis is a malignant tumor of the serous membrane of the pleura.

Accepted Answer

Pneumoconiosis is not a malignant tumor, but rather a group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of dust or other harmful particles. Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor of the serous membrane of the pleura.

Question 15

________ is defined as a temporary cessation of breathing.

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The answer of ________ is defined as a temporary cessation...

Question 16

Olfaction is the process of smelling.

Accepted Answer

Olfaction is indeed the process of smelling, where odor molecules in the air are detected by specialized sensory receptors in the nose and translated into neural signals that the brain interprets as different smells.

Question 17

________ is an inflammatory disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing,dyspnea,and a feeling of constriction in the chest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an inflammatory disease of the...

Question 18

The process whereby oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the blood in tissue capillaries and the cells of the body is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process whereby oxygen and carbon dioxide...

Question 19

Orthopnea is a term used to describe difficulty breathing while sitting upright.

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea is difficulty breathing that occurs when lying down and is relieved by sitting up or standing.

Question 20

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the mediastinum.

Accepted Answer

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm, not the mediastinum. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, surrounded by loose connective tissue, that contains the heart, thymus, parts of the esophagus and trachea, and other structures.

Quiz 11: Respiratory System