#1
Which gas is exchanged during respiration in the lungs?
Oxygen
ExplanationOxygen is exchanged during respiration for carbon dioxide.
#2
What is the medical term for the process of breathing in?
Inhalation
ExplanationInhalation refers to the act of breathing in air or oxygen.
#3
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To exchange gases
ExplanationThe respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common respiratory condition?
Arthritis
ExplanationArthritis affects joints, not the respiratory system.
#5
What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
To exchange gases between air and blood
ExplanationAlveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
#6
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the airways?
Bronchitis
ExplanationBronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
#7
What is the primary function of the diaphragm during respiration?
To contract and relax to facilitate breathing
ExplanationThe diaphragm contracts to expand the chest cavity during inhalation.
#8
What is the term for a medical condition characterized by the collapse of lung tissue?
Pneumothorax
ExplanationPneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, leading to lung collapse.
#9
What is the term for a medical device used to assist with breathing?
Ventilator
ExplanationA ventilator helps patients breathe by delivering oxygen into the lungs.
#10
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoxemia?
Increased heart rate
ExplanationHypoxemia can lead to increased heart rate as the body tries to compensate for low oxygen levels.
#11
What is the term for the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?
Tracheostomy
ExplanationTracheostomy involves creating an opening in the neck to aid breathing.
#12
Which of the following factors can affect the efficiency of oxygenation in the body?
All of the above
ExplanationFactors such as altitude, lung diseases, and heart conditions can affect oxygenation.
#13
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by periods of interrupted breathing during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea
ExplanationObstructive sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing during sleep.