SUMMATIVE TEST IN RESPIRATORY b.

Air goes to the bronchi and bronchioles

c. From nose and mouth to the alveoli
SYSTEM d. From the nose and mouth, oxygen travels
to the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and
A. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct then into the alveoli.
answer. (2 pts)
1. Which system is responsible for the exchange
of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air 15. How does the movement of the diaphragm
and the cells? cause air to go in and out of the lungs?
a. Circulatory c. excretory a. Movement of the diaphragm affects the air
b. Digestive d. respiratory pressure inside the chest
2. Which organ serves to filter and warm the air b. By either decreasing or increasing the
entering it? space of the chest cavity allowing air to go
a. Air sacs c. diaphragm in and out of the lungs
b. Bronchus d. nasal cavity c. Both a and b
3. Where does exchange of gases take place? d. Neither a nor b
a. Alveoli c. bronchioles 16. The medical assistant working for a general
b. Bronchi d. diaphragm practitioner is taking the medical history of a
4. The chemical process in which oxygen and new patient. The patient states, “Even after
carbon dioxide are exchanged between the sleeping 8 to 9 hours, I still feel really tired.”
outside air and the cells is called The patient’s spouse states, “Well, you sure
a. Breathing c. exhaling snore loud, as if the sleep is so good.” Which of
b. Inhaling d. respiration the following is a possible cause for the
5. The function of the respiratory system includes excessive fatigue?
which of the following? a. Depression
I. Bringing air containing oxygen into the b. Sleep apnea
body c. Tuberculosis
II. Releasing carbon dioxide into the d. Emphysema
atmosphere 17. Describe what happens to carbon dioxide in the
III. Exchanging oxygen with carbon dioxide in blood.
blood cells A. Carbon dioxide can combine with
IV. Transporting oxygen to cells throughout the haemoglobin and form carboxyhemoglobin.
body B. Most reacts with water in plasma to form
a. I only c. I, II, and III carbonic acid.
b. I and II d. I, II, III, and C. The carbonic acid ionizes and releases
IV hydrogen and bicarbonate ions.
6. Inhaling D. The bicarbonate ions then attach to
a. Occurs when the diaphragm contracts haemoglobin and are exhaled as a waste
b. Occurs when the diaphragm relaxes product from the lungs.
c. Is the exchange of gas between blood cells a. A only c. A, B, and C only
and the lungs b. A and B only d. all of the
d. Is when oxygen in the air is drawn into the above
body and carbon dioxide is released from
the body B. Study the illustration of the respiratory system
7. Ventilation or breathing involves which organs? very well. Identify the parts as numbered. (3
a. The larynx, pharynx, and trachea pts)
b. The lungs, larynx, pharynx, and trachea
c. The heart and lungs, larynx, pharynx, and
trachea
d. The heart, blood and lungs, larynx,
pharynx, and trachea
8. Gas exchange occurs
a. In the lungs, between the blood and the air
b. In the alveoli of the lungs, between the
peripheral capillaries and the lung cells
c. In the alveoli of the lungs, between the
peripheral capillaries and the body cells
d. All of the above
9. Emphysema
a. Results in less gas can be exchanged in the
lungs
b. Is caused by smoking and is irreversible
c. Cause shortness of breath
d. All of the above
10. Asthma occurs when the
a. Some of the alveoli of the lungs fill with
fluids so gas cannot occur
b. Air passages of the lungs periodically C. Write I if the statement refers to inhalation or E
become too narrow, often with excessive if it is exhalation. (3 pts)
mucus production _____1. The intercostal muscles lower the ribs.
c. Walls of the alveoli break down so less gas _____2. The intercostal muscles raise the ribs.
can be exchanged in the lungs _____3. The diaphragm contracts or flattens
d. All of the above _____4. Air rich in O2 enters the lungs from the
11. Breathing is controlled by the atmosphere.
a. Diaphragm _____5. The diaphragm relaxes
b. Respiratory centers in the brain _____6. Air rich in CO2 exits the lungs
c. Level of carbon dioxide in the blood
d. All three of the above D. Respiration Process. Create a mental picture of
12. The lungs are enclosed in a set of double the respiratory system. Using the words in
membranes known as the column A write the correct sequence in column
a. Pericardium c. pleural sac B. (3 pts)
b. Periosteum d. peritoneum
13. Which of the following sites would be the most Column A Column B
lethal if obstructed by a foreign body? air sacs/alveoli 1. _______
a. Right bronchus c. left bronchus bronchioles 2. _______
b. Alveoli d. trachea nose 3. _______
14. How will you describe the pathway of oxygen in trachea 4. _______
the breathing system? pharynx 5. _______
a. Oxygen travels to the trachea bronchi 6. _______
larynx 7. _______