Essentials Of Anatomy And Physiology 7th Edition By Martini Bartholomew – Test Bank

Chapter 15   The Respiratory System

 15.1   Multiple-Choice Questions

 1) Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and humidified by the

1. A) upper (conducting) portion of the respiratory tract.
2. B) lower (respiratory) portion of the respiratory tract.
3. C) lungs.
4. D) alveoli.
5. E) bronchioles.

Answer:  A

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

2) The respiratory mucosa is made up of

1. A) dense irregular connective tissue.
2. B) squamous epithelium.
3. C) ciliated cuboidal epithelium.
4. D) ciliated columnar epithelium.
5. E) dense regular connective tissue.

Answer:  D

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

3) The paranasal sinuses, together with other structures of the upper respiratory tract,

1. A) are where a small percentage of gas exchange occurs.
2. B) form part of the respiratory membrane.
3. C) are involved in filtering, warming, and humidifying incoming air.
4. D) provide a large area for gas exchange between air and circulating blood.
5. E) are lined by a delicate simple squamous epithelium.

Answer:  C

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Understanding

4) Functions of the respiratory system include

1. A) protecting respiratory surfaces from dehydration and temperature changes.
2. B) producing leukocytes needed to defend against invading pathogens.
3. C) generating neurotransmitters essential to the neural control of respiration.
4. D) providing erythrocytes, especially during times of increased oxygen demand.
5. E) melanin synthesis and utilization to shield alveoli from environmental hazards.

Answer:  A

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Understanding

5) Label A represents which structure(s)?

1. A) bronchus
2. B) larynx
3. C) esophagus
4. D) trachea
5. E) pharynx

Answer:  C

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

6) Label B represents which structure(s)?

1. A) nose
2. B) nasal cavity
3. C) pharynx
4. D) sinuses
5. E) larynx

Answer:  A

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

7) Label C represents which structure(s)?

1. A) nose
2. B) nasal cavity
3. C) pharynx
4. D) sinuses
5. E) larynx

Answer:  B

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

8) Label D represents which structure(s)?

1. A) nose
2. B) nasal cavity
3. C) pharynx
4. D) sinuses
5. E) larynx

Answer:  D

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

9) Label E represents which structure(s)?

1. A) larynx
2. B) trachea
3. C) pharynx
4. D) bronchus
5. E) bronchioles

Answer:  C

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

10) Label F represents which structure(s)?

1. A) larynx
2. B) trachea
3. C) pharynx
4. D) bronchus
5. E) bronchioles

Answer:  A

Learning Outcome:  15-1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering