Pulmonology Quiz
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Microorganisms removed from incoming air by the mucus of the respiratory tract are ultimately exposed to and destroyed by
A. toxins in the mucus.
B. the cilia.
C. stomach acids and enzymes.
D. a lack of nutrients.
E. alveolar macrophages.
The nasal cavity opens into the nasopharynx at the
A. internal nares.
B. external nares.
C. vestibules.
D. turbinates.
E. palates.
What of the following conditions shows a lower amount of red blood cells?
A. Asthma
B. Anemia
C. Aphasia
D. Aneurysm
Airways that supply one lobe of a lung are called
A. secondary bronchi.
B. bronchioles.
C. tertiary bronchi.
D. primary bronchi.
E. alveoli.
A small flap of tissue that covers the trachea when swallowing is called the
A. bronchi
B. larynx
C. pharynx
D. epiglottis
When you exhale, the diaphragm
A. moves upwards
B. moves downwards
C. flattens
D. none of the above
Apnea is…
A. slow respirations
B. deep respirations
C. no respirations
D. difficult respirations
Which system shares the pharynx with the respiratory system?
A. circulatory
B. digestive
C. excretory
D. skeletal
Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and humidified by the
A. upper (conducting) portion of the respiratory tract.
B. lower (respiratory) portion of the respiratory tract.
C. lungs
D. alveoli
E. bronchi
A small flap of tissue that covers the trachea when swallowing is called the
A. bronchi
B. larynx
C. pharynx
D. epiglottis
What does the acronym COPD stand for?
A. Cardiac obstructive Pulmonary disease
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C. Chronic objective Pulmonary disease
D. Chronic obstructive pneumonia disease
The portion of the nasal cavity contained within the flexible tissues of the nose is the
A. nasopharynx.
B. nasal vestibule.
C. internal chamber.
D. glottis.
E. nasal septum..
Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.
A. lungs
B. breathing
C. air sac
D. subdivision of the bronchial tubes
E. lungs or air
An increase in the circulation of Platelets can one defined as
A. Leukocyte
B. Thrombocyte
C. Thrombocytopenia
D. Thrombocytosis
Microscopic sacs where gas exchange takes place; are called:
A. alveoli
B. bronchi
C. villi