Chapter 13a: Practice Quiz C

Question 1

Which part of the larynx produces sounds when air passes by?

Answer 1

vocal folds (true vocal cords)

Question 2

Each main (primary) bronchus enters the lung at the apex.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

How do goblet cells contribute to protection of the respiratory system?

Answer 3

produce mucus that traps debris.

Question 4

The superior portion of each lung is the

Answer 4

apex

Question 5

Consequence of damaged respiratory cilia:

Answer 5

inability to sweep mucus from the lungs to the throat

Question 6

Venous blood in PULMONARY circulation is poor in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Tissue that forms the rings that reinforce the trachea

Answer 7

hyaline cartilage

Question 8

The Heimlich maneuver uses air in a person’s own lungs to eject an obstruction.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which passageways branch off of the trachea?

Answer 9

bronchi

Question 10

When breathing in, air enters the larynx through an opening called

Answer 10

glottis

Question 11

Venous blood in SYSTEMIC circulation is poor in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Which one of the following is NOT true of the lungs?

Answer 12

Both lungs have two lobes.

Question 13

The function of the rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea is to keep the airway open.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Where does gas exchange occur?

Answer 14

alveoli