Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Learning Outcome 19.2

1			The utilization of oxygen by metabolic processes is correctly referred to as _____.
			A)	respiration
			B)	ventilation
			C)	external respiration
			D)	cell respiration

Learning Outcome 19.3

2			What is the anatomical term for the throat?
			A)	larynx
			B)	pharynx
			C)	trachea
			D)	esophagus

Learning Outcome 19.3

3			The epiglottis is part of the _____ and covers the glottis.
			A)	trachea
			B)	oropharynx
			C)	larynx
			D)	laryngopharynx

Learning Outcome 19.6

4			Which of these is the sum of the other three?
			A)	tidal volume
			B)	expiratory reserve
			C)	vital capacity
			D)	inspiratory reserve

Learning Outcome 19.10

5			Which of the following does NOT stimulate the medullary breathing center chemosensitive neurons?
			A)	low blood pH
			B)	low blood oxygen
			C)	high blood carbon dioxide
			D)	high spinal fluid acidity

Learning Outcome 19.5

6			During the act of swallowing the epiglottis moves upward and the glottis appears as a triangular slit.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 19.12

7			The alveoli exchange gases between the air and the capillaries within them.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 19.3

8			The diaphragm is a dome-shaped smooth muscle organ innervated by the phrenic nerves.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 19.5

9			The surface tension associated with the lungs can either cause the lungs to expand or collapse.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 19.10

10			Respiratory distress syndrome in an infant results from an inability to breathe because of excess surfactant production in the alveoli by type I cells.
			A)	True
			B)	False