The dorsal respiratory group of the respiratory center in the brain stem stimulates:

1. external intercostals 2. internal intercostals
3. diaphragm 4. rectus abdominus

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Regulation of Respiration |

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Condition of the body in which the tissues are starved of oxygen is called as:

1. apnea 2. hypocapnia
3. hypoxia 4. hypercapnia
Subtopic:  Respiratory Disorders - III |
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Some pathogens can reach the alveoli, they can still be destroyed by:

1. macrophages in the pulmonary lymph nodes
2. NK cells in the elastic tissues of the lungs
3. cytotoxic T-lymphocytes
4. alveolar macrophages

Subtopic:  Respiratory Disorders: Part 1 |
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A minimal amount of pleural fluid present in the pleural cavity:

1. provides a medium for the exchange of respiratory gases
2. reduces friction between the visceral and parietal pleurae
3. provides lubrication for movements of the diaphragm
4. permits the exchange of electrolytes during respiration
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung |
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Oxygenated blood through the tissues of the lungs is carried by:
1. pulmonary and bronchial veins
2. pulmonary and bronchial arteries
3. pulmonary veins and bronchial arteries
4. pulmonary arteries and bronchial veins

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Transport of Gases |
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Vagal stimulation would lead to:
1. deeper inhalation
2. forced exhalation
3. bronchodilation
4. bronchoconstriction

Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities |

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When the diaphragm or external intercostal muscles contract, intrapulmonary pressure should

1. increase 2. decrease
3. remain constant 4. equal atmospheric pressure
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Pulmonary Ventilation |
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When air leaks into the space between lung and chest wall, the result can be:
1. pneumothorax and atelectasis
2. hydrothorax and hemothorax
3. empyema and emphysema
4. pneumonitis and effusion

Subtopic:  Respiratory Disorders: Part 2 |
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Air conditioning – warming, humidifying and filtering of the air, is the function performed by:

1. oral cavity 2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx 4. larynx
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Upper Respiratory Tract |
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During deglutition, the food is prevented from entering into the larynx by the cartilaginous:

1. epiglottis 2. glottis
3. aryepiglottic fold 4. laryngeal prominence
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Upper Respiratory Tract |
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