Respirator

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Respiratory System Quiz - Correct Answers 1. 1. The portion of the nasal cavity contained within the 6lexible tissues of the external nose is the A. conchae B. nasopharynx C. vestibule D. nasal septum E. internal chamber 2. 2. If the dorsal respiratory group of neurons in the medulla oblongata were destroyed bilaterally, A. pulmonary ventilation would increase markedly B. tidal volumes would decrease C. the respiratory minute volume would increase D. a person would stop breathing E. alveolar ventilation would increase 3. 3. The resulting pain and in6lammation when pleural 6luid is unable to prevent friction between the opposing pleural surfaces is known as A. asthma B. emphysema C. COPD D. pleurisy E. pulmonary hypertension 4. 4. The elastic cartilage that covers the opening to the larynx during swallowing is the A. corniculate cartilage B. epiglottis C. cuneiform cartilage D. cricoid cartilage E. thyroid cartilage 5. 5. When there is no air movement, the relationship between the intrapulmonary and atmospheric pressure is that A. intrapulmonary pressure is greater than atmospheric B. intrapulmonary pressure is less than atmospheric C. they are equal D. atmospheric pressure is less ...