front 1 The larynx is formed by three cartilages: the thyroid cartilage, the __________ cartilage, and the cricoid cartilage. | back 1 epiglottis |
front 2 Normally, when blood levels of carbon dioxide rise, __________. | back 2 the rate and depth of breathing increase |
front 3 Carbon monoxide gas is poisonous to humans and is particularly dangerous because it binds to the same receptor sites on hemoglobin as does _________ type answer | back 3 oxygen |
front 4 In which disorder is airflow to the lungs limited and do the alveoli become enlarged? | back 4 COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ) |
front 5 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. | back 5 cricoid |
front 6 Inadequate oxygenation of the cells is called __________ | back 6 Hypoxia |
front 7 Which of the following lines the nasal cavity and helps remove pathogens? | back 7 Cilia |
front 8 Most of the carbon dioxide that enters the blood is converted to __________ acid by red blood cells. | back 8 Carbonic |
front 9 The fatty substance that helps maintain the inflation of the alveoli so that they do not collapse in on themselves between inspirations is called __________ | back 9 Surfactant |
front 10 Smokers are much more likely to develop __________ than are nonsmokers, and repeated episodes increase a person's chance of eventually developing lung cancer. | back 10 bronchitis |
front 11 Most of the oxygen in the bloodstream binds to the heme portion of __________ in red blood cells. | back 11 Hemoglobin |
front 12 When a patient has fluid and/or pus in the pleural cavity, a(n) __________ is done to remove it. | back 12 thoracocentesis |
front 13 Breathing rapidly and deeply, which decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood, is called __________ | back 13 Hyperventilation |
front 14 Which of the following exerts control on the respiratory rhythm? | back 14 medulla oblongata |
front 15 Which of the following is an acute type of bacterial pneumonia caused by bacteria found in air conditioning systems? | back 15 Legionnaire's disease |
front 16 In which condition does inflammation cause an obstruction in the tubes of the bronchial tree? | back 16 Asthma |
front 17 The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs during a normal breath is the __________. | back 17 tidal volume |
front 18 The medical term for a collapsed lung is __________ type answer | back 18 Atelectasis |
front 19 In severe cases of snoring, patients may need surgery to trim excess tissues in the throat; this is called a(n) __________ | back 19 uvolotomy |
front 20 What is the medical term for the opening between the vocal cords? | back 20 glottis |
front 21 The function of the respiratory system is to move air in and out of the lungs. This process is called __________ respiration, or breathing. Type answer | back 21 ventilation |
front 22 Which of the following is caused by smoking or by exposure to radon, asbestos, or industrial carcinogens? | back 22 Lung cancer |
front 23 Difficulty breathing, especially when lying down, is a condition known as __________ | back 23 orthopnea |
front 24 The medical term for when a patient has difficulty breathing is __________. Type answer | back 24 Dyspnea |
front 25 Lung diseases that result from years of exposure to different environmental or occupational types of dust are called __________ Type answer | back 25 Pneumoconiosis |
front 26 Symptoms of atelectasis include dyspnea, __________ or excessive perspiration, anxiety, tachycardia, and intercostal muscle retraction. Type answer | back 26 Diaphoresis |
front 27 Hemoglobin bound to oxygen is bright red in color and is called __________.Type answer | back 27 Oxyhemoglobin |
front 28 Which of the following is a relatively new respiratory disease caused by a virus that is very contagious and sometimes fatal? | back 28 SARS |
front 29 Which of the following prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing? | back 29 epiglottis |
front 30 Another name for an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) or the common cold is _________ Type answer | back 30 Coryza |
front 31 Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5–10 days? | back 31 Influenza |
front 32 The nasal cavity is divided by the __________. | back 32 Nasal septum |
front 33 Allergic __________ is a hypersensitivity reaction to various airborne allergens. | back 33 Rhinitis |