Chapter 17 Quiz Human Body

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the upper respiratory tract?

• Nasopharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Oral cavity

The primary function of the nasal cavity is to:

• Produce mucus

• Warm, moisten, and filter air

• Facilitate vocalization

• Exchange gases

Which organ is responsible for the production of sound?

• Lungs

• Bronchi

• Larynx

• Pharynx

The most common disorder associated with the upper respiratory tract is:

• Chronic bronchitis

• Asthma

• Acute rhinitis

• Pneumonia

Which of the following structures is found in the lower respiratory tract?

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx

• Bronchioles

• Sinuses

Which of the following is NOT a major disorder of the lower respiratory tract?

• Asthma

• Pneumonia

• Laryngitis

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

The mechanics of breathing involve:

• Active contraction of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles

• Passive recoil of the thoracic wall

• Muscle contraction in the abdominal area

• All of the above

A patient exhibits a slow and shallow breathing pattern. This pattern is known as:

• Hyperventilation

• Bradypnea

• Tachypnea

• Dyspnea

The exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream is known as:

• External respiration

• Internal respiration

• Cellular respiration

• Alveolar ventilation

During internal respiration, oxygen is transported in the blood primarily through:

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets