Reference no: EM13146683

1. All of the following functions are incorrect for the nasal conchae EXCEPT
a. it divides the nasal cavity into a right and a left side
b. it provides an opening into the pharynx
c. it provides a surface for the sense of smell
d. it creates turbulent airflow to trap small particulates

2. Which of the following statements is most correct for the respiratory system?
a. Increasing intra-alveolar pressure will increase the volume of gas
b. The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful expiration is the tidal volume
c. Contraction of the diaphragm will most likely decrease intrathoracic volume
d. The diaphragm is innervated by the phrenic nerve

3. Which of the following statements is most correct?
a. Most of the oxygen transported in the blood are bound to hemoglobin
b. Most of the CO2transport in the blood are bound to hemoglobin
c. Increasing the plasma pH will shift the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to the right
d. All of the above
e. Only A & C are correct

4.When a person begins exercising, his/her tidal volume should _________ over time.
a. decrease b. increase

5. Hyperventilation will most likely results in
a. hypercapnea b. hypocapnea c. eucapnea d. none of the above

6. Which of the following statements is most correct for the respiratory system?
a. Type II pneumocytes are the most abundant and are responsible for the production of alveolar tissue
b. Pneumothorax results when air enters into the lungs
c. Ventilation by definition is the movement of air into and out of the lungs
d. All of the above
e. None of the above