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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