Module 05 QuizThe Respiratory and Urinary Systems
Question 1
What is the main muscle involved in pulmonary ventilation?
Selected
... [Show More] Answer: Diaphra
gm
Correct Answer: Diaphra
gm
Question 2
Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:
Selected Answer: Alveo
li
Correct Answer: Alveo
li
Question 3
For air to enter into the lungs, the intrapulmonary pressure (pressure within the lungs) has to be higher than the atmospheric pressure.
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
Fals e
Fals e
Question 4
Which respiratory condition is marked by spasms in the bronchi making it difficult to breathe?
Selected Answer: Asth
ma
Correct Answer: Asth
ma
Question 5
What muscle is not involved in the pulmonary ventilation (respiration) process?
Selected
Answer: Latissimus dorsi muscle
Correct
Answer: Latissimus dorsi muscle
Question 6
The pleura of the lungs assist in the pulmonary ventilation and allow the lungs to expand without any friction in the thoracic cavity.
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Correct Answer:
Tru e
Tru e
Question 7
The respiratory muscles allow for the thoracic cavity to expand, which increases the lung volume and decreases the intrapulmonary pressure.
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Correct Answer:
Tru e
Tru e
Question 8
For oxygen gas exchange to occur between the lungs and circulatory system (blood vessels) there has to be a high concentration of oxygen in the blood vessels and a low concentration of oxygen in the lungs.
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Correct Answer:
Fals e
Fals e
Question 9
What is the role of the epiglottis?
Selected
Answer: Prevents food and liquids from entering into the larynx and trachea
Correct
Answer: Prevents food and liquids from entering into the larynx and trachea
Question 10
What statement is true regarding the upper respiratory system?
Selected
Answer: The nasal cavity will assist in filtering, warming, and humidifying the incoming air.
Correct
Answer: The nasal cavity will assist in filtering, warming, and humidifying the incoming air.
Question 11
Which portion of the nephron is involved in producing the filtrate from the blood?
Selected
Answer: Renal tubule
Correct Answer: Renal
corpuscle
Question 12
The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the bladder.
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
Fals e
Fals e
Question 13
What is the basic functional tissue of the urinary system?
Selected Answer: Nephr
on
Correct Answer: Nephr
on
Question 14
Reabsorption of nutrients and substances within the kidneys occurs within the renal tubular portion of the nephron.
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Correct Answer:
Fals e
Tru e
Question 15
Which hormone causes an increase in blood volume and pressure?
Selected
Answer: Antidiuretic hormone
Correct
Answer: Antidiuretic hormone
Question 16
Renal insufficiency occurs when there is extensive damage to nephrons, impairing the ability of the kidney to function.
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Correct Answer:
Tru e
Tru e
Question 17
The glomerulus is the portion of the nephron that fluid, mostly blood plasma, is filtered out of and is collected in the Bowman’s capsule.
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
Fals e
Tru e
Question 18
What statement is true regarding the kidneys?
Selected Answer:
Damage to the nephrons will cause kidney dysfunction and impairment to their overall function.
Correct
Answer: Damage to the nephrons will cause kidney dysfunction and impairment to their overall function.
Question 19
The term micturition refers to the process of sending urine down from the kidneys to the bladder.
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
Fals e
Fals e
Question 20
What portion of the nephron is charged with making urine?
Selected
Answer: Bowman’s capsule
Correct
Answer: Renal tubule [Show Less]