Respiratory System: Structure and Function for Sports Massage Professionals

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

To exchange gases between the blood and the environment

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To regulate body temperature

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To filter out toxins from the body

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To produce hormones

Question 2

Which structure in the lungs is responsible for gas exchange?

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Bronchioles

Question 3

What is the primary role of the diaphragm in respiration?

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To contract and expand the lungs

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To filter the air entering the lungs

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To produce surfactant

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To regulate breathing rate

Question 4

Which term describes the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Respiration

Question 5

Which respiratory condition is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Chronic bronchitis

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Pneumonia

Question 6

What is the primary function of mucus in the respiratory system?

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Trapping foreign particles and preventing infection

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Humidifying inhaled air

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Regulating breathing rate

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Exchanging gases

Question 7

What is the primary importance of surfactant in the respiratory system?

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Preventing the alveoli from collapsing

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Reducing surface tension in the lungs

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Facilitating gas exchange

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Protecting the lungs from infection

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Gas exchange

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Thermoregulation

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Nutrient absorption

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Voice production

Question 9

What is the name of the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

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Diaphragm

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Pleura

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Trachea

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Bronchi

Question 10

Which of the following gases is transported by hemoglobin in the blood?

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Helium

Question 11

What is the term for the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal exhalation?

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Residual volume

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Vital capacity

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Tidal volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume

Question 12

What is the name of the condition in which the airways become inflamed and constricted?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis

Question 13

What is the primary muscle responsible for inhalation?

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Diaphragm

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Intercostal muscles

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Scalenes

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Abdominal muscles

Question 14

What is the name of the structure that lines the respiratory tract and produces mucus?

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Mucosa

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Pleura

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

Question 15

During exercise, which physiological changes occur in the respiratory system?

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Increased tidal volume and rate

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Decreased blood flow to the respiratory muscles

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Narrowing of the airways

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Reduced gas exchange efficiency

Question 16

The primary function of the respiratory system is to:

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Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Regulate hormone levels

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Produce energy

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Filter out impurities

Question 17

The bronchi are structures that connect:

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The trachea to the lungs

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The diaphragm to the ribs

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The nose to the pharynx

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The lungs to the heart

Question 18

The primary muscle responsible for respiration is the:

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Diaphragm

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Abdominal muscles

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Intercostal muscles

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Biceps brachii

Question 19

Cilia in the respiratory system function to:

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Clear mucus and debris

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Produce surfactant

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Regulate airflow

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Facilitate gas exchange

Question 20

A common respiratory disorder affecting athletes is:

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Exercise-induced asthma

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Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis

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Emphysema

Question 21

Surfactant in the lungs serves to:

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Reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

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Facilitate gas exchange

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Clear mucus and debris

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular aerobic exercise for the respiratory system?

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Increased mucus production

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Reduced risk of respiratory infections

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Strengthened respiratory muscles

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Improved lung capacity

Question 23

During swallowing, the epiglottis functions to:

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Prevent food from entering the trachea

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Regulate airflow

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Facilitate gas exchange

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Produce surfactant