Respiratory System Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is NOT a main function of the respiratory system?

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Controlling body temperature

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Exchanging gases

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Balancing blood pH

Question 2

The primary function of the respiratory system is to:

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Exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

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Filter blood

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Regulate body temperature

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Produce hormones

Question 3

Which muscle is chiefly accountable for breathing in (inhalation)?

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Diaphragm

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Rectus abdominis

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External intercostal muscles

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Scalene muscles

Question 4

In the respiratory system, which type of lung tissue facilitates gas exchange?

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Alveolar tissue

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Bronchial tissue

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Bronchiolar tissue

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Pleural tissue

Question 5

Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in tiny air sacs called:

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Bronchioles

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Trachea

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nose in the respiratory system?

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Maintaining body temperature

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Filtering air

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Warming and humidifying air

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Producing mucus

Question 7

Which cartilage structure supports the shape of the trachea?

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Tracheal rings

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Cricoid cartilage

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Thyroid cartilage

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Epiglottis

Question 8

Which respiratory rhythm involves alternating periods of inspiration and expiration?

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Eupnea

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Tachypnea

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Bradypnea

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Apnea

Question 9

The recommended primary treatment for acute asthma is:

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Bronchodilators

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Antibiotics

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Corticosteroids

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Oxygen therapy

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Gas exchange and regulation of pH

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Production of red blood cells

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Vocalization and production of mucus

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Thermoregulation and electrolyte balance

Question 11

The trachea branches into which two primary structures?

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Primary bronchi

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Secondary bronchi

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Tertiary bronchi

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Segmental bronchi

Question 12

What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?

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To reduce surface tension in the alveoli

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To increase surface tension in the alveoli

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To prevent fluid buildup in the alveoli

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To promote the production of red blood cells

Question 13

Which of the following mechanisms drives the movement of air during respiration?

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Pressure gradient

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Osmosis

Question 14

What is the term for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream?

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External respiration

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Internal respiration

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Pulmonary ventilation

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Cellular respiration

Question 15

What is the primary anatomical site for gas exchange in the lungs?

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Pleura

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is NOT classified as a respiratory disorder?

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Heart failure

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

Question 17

What is the primary function of the respiratory center in the brainstem?

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Regulation of breathing rate and depth

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Maintenance of body temperature

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Processing of sensory information

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Production of hormones

Question 18

Precise: What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?

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Balanced and Plausible: Exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

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Incorrect: Filter and purify blood

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Incorrect: Regulate body temperature

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Incorrect: Produce hormones

Question 19

Precise: In which anatomical structures does gas exchange occur?

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Correct: Alveoli

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Incorrect: Bronchioles

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Incorrect: Trachea

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Incorrect: Pharynx

Question 20

Precise: Identify the option that is not a respiratory muscle.

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Correct: Pectoralis major

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Incorrect: Diaphragm

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Incorrect: Intercostal muscles

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Incorrect: Accessory muscles

Question 21

Precise: What is the name of the fluid that lubricates and reduces friction in the pleural cavity?

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Correct: Pleural fluid

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Incorrect: Bronchial fluid

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Incorrect: Alveolar fluid

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Incorrect: Interstitial fluid

Question 22

Precise: Which reflex triggers an increase in breathing rate when blood pH decreases?

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Correct: Chemoreceptor reflex

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Incorrect: Hering-Breuer reflex

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Incorrect: Baroreceptor reflex

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Incorrect: Stretch reflex

Question 23

Precise: What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?

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Correct: Reduces surface tension in alveoli

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Incorrect: Increases airflow resistance in bronchi

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Incorrect: Facilitates gas exchange in lungs

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Incorrect: Prevents scarring of respiratory tissue

Question 24

Precise: Which characteristic feature is associated with emphysema?

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Correct: Enlarged air sacs and destruction of alveolar walls

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Incorrect: Narrowed airways and increased mucus production

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Incorrect: Inflammation and scarring of airways

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Incorrect: Reduced lung capacity and impaired gas exchange

Question 25

Precise: What is the main mechanism by which oxygen is transported in the blood?

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Correct: Hemoglobin binding

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Incorrect: Plasma diffusion

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Incorrect: Carbonic acid buffering

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Incorrect: Bicarbonate ion transport

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a vital function of the respiratory system?

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Production of white blood cells

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Gas exchange

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Regulation of blood pH

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Maintenance of body temperature

Question 27

The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged, is the:

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Alveoli

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Trachea

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Bronchi

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Pleural cavity

Question 28

A condition characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can lead to wheezing and difficulty breathing, is known as:

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

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Bronchitis

Question 29

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and capillaries is primarily driven by:

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Concentration gradients

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Osmotic pressure

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Electrical currents

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Active transport

Question 30

A decrease in blood pH, caused by an increase in carbon dioxide levels, will typically result in:

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Increased respiration rate

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Decreased respiration rate

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No change in respiration rate

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Respiratory arrest

Question 31

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for filtering inhaled air and trapping foreign particles?

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Nasal passages

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Trachea

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Bronchi

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Alveoli

Question 32

Which lung structure is the primary site of gas exchange?

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Pleura

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Trachea

Question 33

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for initiating inhalation?

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Diaphragm

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Intercostal muscles

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Abdominal muscles

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Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 34

Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

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Nutrient absorption

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Gas exchange

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Acid-base balance regulation

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Thermoregulation

Question 35

What is the name of the double-layered membrane that lines the pleural cavity and covers the lungs?

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Pleura

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Pericardium

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Meninges

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Peritoneum

Question 36

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for initial air filtration and temperature adjustment?

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Nasal cavity

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Pharynx

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Larynx

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Trachea

Question 37

Which gas primarily drives the regulation of respiration?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 38

What type of respiration occurs when blood pH is abnormally high?

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Metabolic alkalosis

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Metabolic acidosis

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Respiratory acidosis

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Compensated alkalosis

Question 39

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in the exchange of gases in the lungs?

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Pleura

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Capillaries

Question 40

The lining of the respiratory system produces a substance called mucus. What is the primary function of this mucus?

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Traps inhaled particles and microorganisms

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Assists in gas exchange

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Controls body temperature

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Prevents dehydration

Question 41

Which respiratory condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways?

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Pulmonary embolism

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Lung cancer

Question 42

In accordance with established medical guidelines, which of the following is **not** generally considered an indication for initiating mechanical ventilation in a patient experiencing respiratory failure?

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Stable vital signs (e.g., normal heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation)

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Severe hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels)

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Severe hypercapnia (elevated blood carbon dioxide levels)

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Inability to maintain a patent airway (e.g., due to coma or depressed gag reflex)

Question 43

What is the main function of surfactant in the respiratory system?

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Reducing surface tension, preventing alveolar collapse during expiration

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Enhancing gas exchange by increasing the surface area of the alveoli

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Facilitating the movement of oxygen from the alveoli into the bloodstream

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Providing lubrication for the respiratory tract

Question 44

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate:

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Gas exchange

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Immune response

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Temperature regulation

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Nutrient absorption

Question 45

The structure that conducts air to and from the lungs is the:

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Trachea

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Larynx

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Pharynx

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Bronchi

Question 46

Gas exchange in the respiratory system primarily occurs at the:

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Trachea

Question 47

The primary muscle responsible for inhalation is the:

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Diaphragm

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Abdominals

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Scalenes

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Intercostals

Question 48

The movement of gases from areas of high concentration to low concentration is termed:

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Filtration

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Osmosis

Question 49

The type of respiration characterized by a respiratory rate exceeding the metabolic rate is known as:

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Hyperventilation

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Hypoventilation

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Apnea

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Eupnea

Question 50

Which type of lung cells are responsible for producing surfactant?

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Type II pneumocytes

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Alveolar macrophages

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Type I pneumocytes