Respirator

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Respiratory System Quiz – 25 Ques4ons 1. Total alveolar surface area is reduced in: A. lung cancer. B. asthma. C. emphysema. D. pneumothorax. E. atelectasis. 2. Asthma is: A. caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. B. an obstructive tumor targeting primarily the terminal bronchioles. C. a collapsed lung resulting from insufBicient production of surfactant. D. due to an excessive stimulation of smooth muscle in bronchioles. E. characterized by Bluid buildup in the alveoli. 3. Which is not a reason gas exchange is efBicient at the blood-air barrier? A. Partial pressure differences are substantial. B. Gases are lipid soluble. C. Gap junctions facilitate fast movement. D. Surface area is large. E. Distance is short. 4. During quiet breathing, A. both inspiration and expiration are passive. B. only the internal intercostal muscles contract. C. inspiration is passive and expiration involves muscular contractions. D. both inspiration and expiration involve muscular contractions. E. inspiration involves muscular contractions and expiration is passive. 5. Damage to the phrenic nerves would: A. have little effect on ventilation. B. increase respiratory rate. C. force reliance on costal breathi...