#1
Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?
#2
What is the term for a collapsed lung?
#3
What is the term for the process of exchanging gases between the lungs and the environment?
#4
Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?
#5
What is the term for the process of breathing air into the lungs?
#6
What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?
#7
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
#8
Which of the following is NOT a component of the lower respiratory tract?
#9
What is the term for the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?
#10
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
#11
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing obstructive sleep apnea?
#12
What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
#13
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
#14
What condition is characterized by the enlargement of air sacs in the lungs and a loss of elasticity?
#15
Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory alkalosis?
#16
Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by abnormal, irreversible enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles?
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
#18