Question 1

The structure indicated by letter G is the ________, which is considered the "working tissue" of the lung.

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The answer of The structure indicated by letter G is...

Question 2

The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.

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The answer of The ________ (letter F) lies just above...

Question 3

Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

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A)   asthma
B)   bronchitis
C)   pleurisy
D)   pneumonia
E)   atelectasisF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Denise is a 24-year-old who has been diagnosed with SARS. She has a fever, headache, and says she just aches all over. She is very worried, though, because she is a single mother and has two young children, ages 3 and 5. She knows that SARS is highly contagious and sometimes fatal, and she does not want to transmit the disease to her children. Which of the following might be your best suggestion for Denise?

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A)   "Don't worry; children have a natural immunity to most diseases."
B)   "Just be sure to wash your hands before feeding the children."
C)   "Is there someone else your children could stay with until you recover?"
D)   "Wear a mask and gloves at all times."
E)   "Make sure the children wash their hands frequently."F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 5

A condition in which the pleura become inflamed is ________ or pleurisy.

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The answer of A condition in which the pleura become...

Question 6

The ________, designated by letter H, are the main stems off the distal end of the trachea.

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The answer of The ________, designated by letter H, are...

Question 7

Which of these is not caused by cigarette smoking?

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A)   Laryngitis
B)   Bronchitis
C)   Pleuritis
D)   Lung cancer
E)   EmphysemaF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Mr. Adams is 46 years old, is 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighs 278 pounds. He has no physical complaints, but has come to the office because lately his wife has been complaining more and more about his snoring. She says it keeps her awake at night. He wonders if there is anything he can do about it, but he warns, "I won't wear one of those machine things at night!" When taking his history, you note that his tonsils were removed when he was 14. He has no allergies and does not complain of nasal congestion. He does not drink alcohol. Which of the following suggestions is most likely to help Mr. Adams with his snoring problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Drink a glass of wine before going to bed each night."
B)   "Surgery is probably the best way to relieve your snoring."
C)   "Take an over-the-counter sleep aid so you will sleep more soundly."
D)   "A CPAP machine is a good option, and you won't mind it once you get used to it."
E)   "Losing weight is a good way to help reduce your snoring, and you'll be healthier, too."F) A) and E)
G) C) and D) E

Question 9

Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream binds to the heme portion of ________ in red blood cells.

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The answer of Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream...

Question 10

Letter K on the figure represents the ________, a muscle that contracts and relaxes to control the amount of space in the thoracic cavity.

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The answer of Letter K on the figure represents the...

Question 11

Letter J designates the ________, which contain the bronchial trees and alveoli.

Accepted Answer

lungs

Question 12

Which of the following does not affect the respiratory rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pons
B)   Carbon dioxide in the blood
C)   Medulla oblongata
D)   pH of the blood
E)   PainF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) ________.

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The answer of A pleural effusion that consists of air...

Question 14

The structure indicated by the letter F is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

alveolus

Question 15

The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that worsens over time and ______, or coughing up blood.

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The answer of The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include...

Question 16

The ____ is the total amount of air that the lungs can hold.

Accepted Answer

A)   expiratory reserve volume
B)   residual volume
C)   vital capacity
D)   total lung capacity
E)   peak expiratory flowF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The third cartilage of the larynx is called the ________ cartilage, which forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.

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The answer of The third cartilage of the larynx is...

Question 18

Pleuritis, or ________, is a condition in which the pleura of the lungs become inflamed.

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The answer of Pleuritis, or ________, is a condition in...

Question 19

A pleural effusion that consists of pus in the pleural cavity is called a(n) ________.

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The answer of A pleural effusion that consists of pus...

Question 20

Letter A is the ________, a passage through which air flows to the pharynx.

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The answer of Letter A is the ________, a passage...

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The structure indicated by letter G is the ________, which is considered the "working tissue" of the lung.

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The ________ (letter F) lies just above the trachea; it moves air in and out of the trachea and produces the sounds of the voice.

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Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

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A condition in which the pleura become inflamed is ________ or pleurisy.

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Pleuritis, or ________, is a condition in which the pleura of the lungs become inflamed.

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A pleural effusion that consists of pus in the pleural cavity is called a(n) ________.

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Smokers are much more likely to develop ____ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer.

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A condition in which the pleura become inflamed is ________ or pleurisy.

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Letter J designates the ________, which contain the bronchial trees and alveoli.

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A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) ________.

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The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that worsens over time and ______, or coughing up blood.

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Pleuritis, or ________, is a condition in which the pleura of the lungs become inflamed.

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