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Kindly note that you will be presented with 50 questions randomized from the NOUN question bank. Make sure to take the quiz multiple times so you can get familiar with the questions and answers, as new questions are randomized in each attempt.

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The diaphragm is capable of vertical excursion of ______ depending on the depth of
breathing.

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The volume of air that moves into and out of the lungs under different conditions can be
measured using a______.

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3. The red blood cells will cross the pulmonary capillaries in a ______ of single cells.

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The _______ divide several times just like the trachea until the pulmonary capillaries are
formed.

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5. The pulmonary ______carries deoxygenated blood

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6. The combination of two or more lung volumes is referred to as______

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7. _______is the volume of air breathed in and out of the lungs during normal quiet respiration

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In deep breathing, contraction of the external intercostal muscles will pull the ribs ______and
move the sternum forward thereby increasing the AP diameter.

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Surfactant is a lipoprotein _______formed by lipids especially phospholipids, proteins and
ions.

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10. Venous blood from _______ of the body is returned to the right atrium of the heart.

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11. The normal respiratory rate is _____ times per minute

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12.

The large surface area of the ______ is matched by an even larger surface area presented by
the capillaries.

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13.

________ is a surface acting agent that is responsible for lowering the surface tension of a
fluid.

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14. The ______ circulation is a low pressure circulation

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15. The capillaries are ______ micrometer in diameter

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16. _______ is the volume of air that can be forcefully inspired after a normal inspiration.

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17.

When the increase in pressure is removed, the elastic properties of the tissue restore the
original_______.

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18. ______is a measure of the distensibility (elasticity) of the lungs and thoracic structures

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19. Expiration is a ______ process under quiet breathing.

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20. The right ventricle pumps the blood out of the ______ through the pulmonary artery.

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21. The two groups of muscles are for _______and_______

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22. TLC stands for______

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23. _____ is pumped out of the right ventricle at a pressure of 25/0 mmHg.

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24. ______ is the volume of fresh air that enters the alveoli per minute

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25.

When the ________in pressure is removed, the elastic properties of the tissue restore the
original volume.

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26. The diaphragm is capable of vertical excursion of 2.5cm to 10cm depending on the______

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27. Respiration has _______ major components

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28.

The utilization of oxygen within the body cells for the liberation of energy from food
substances is called______

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29. The pulmonary surfactant is secreted by the Type II ______epithelial cells in the lungs.

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30. The blood pumped into the pulmonary circulation at rest is_______

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31. The volume of fresh air that enters the alveoli per minute is called_______

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32.

Every time the transpulmonary pressure increases by 1 centimeter of water, the lung volume
expands _______ millimeters.

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33. The ______carries oxygenated blood.

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34. ______ is the volume of air remaining in the lungs even after a most forceful expiration.

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35. ERV stands for_____

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36. Lack or absence of surfactant in infants causes _____

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37.

Blood from the pulmonary capillaries is returned to the left atrium of the heart through
the_______.

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38.

An increase in ______ volume due to diaphragm causes the intrathoracic pressure to be 2 to 6
mmHg less than atmospheric pressure.

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39.

The transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of
carbon dioxide from the cells to the outside air is known as ________

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40.

An increase in thoracic volume due to diaphragm causes the intrathoracic pressure to be
______ less than atmospheric pressure.

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41. When the ribs are pulled upward and forward the AP diameter______

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42. Vital Capicity has a value of______

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43. The ______ arises from the first right intercostal artery.

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44. The _____ is a poor carrier of oxygen.

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45. The ______is very thin and this makes it easy for gases to diffuse across the membrane

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46. Tidal volume has a value of _____

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47. _______ is volume of air that can be forcefully expired after normal expiration.

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48.

An increase in thoracic volume due to diaphragm causes the intrathoracic pressure to be 2 to
6 mmHg less than_____

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49. About 2% of the blood flow to the lungs is through the _______and veins.

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50. The distance from the thoracic inlet to the diaphragm is the ______diameter of the thorax.

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