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What are the primary parts of the systemic circuit, and in what order does blood run through them?

A
the left atrium and ventricle of the heart ® blood vessels
B
the left ventricle and the aorta ® arteries
C
the left atrium and ventricle of the heart ® the aorta
D
the left ventricle and the aorta ® blood vessels
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Which statement is true?

A
Respiratory therapists have completed a two-year associate’s degree.
B
Respiratory technicians have completed a residency.
C
Respiratory technicians have completed a medical degree program.
D
Respiratory therapists have completed the NCLEX certification.
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What could help prevent certain cases of cancer?

A
using air conditioning
B
covering the mouth when coughing
C
using antibiotics regularly
D
avoiding secondhand smoke
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What could help prevent respiratory problems?

A
breathing in asbestos
B
dehumidifying air in buildings
C
bringing pollen into the house
D
eating candy and potato chips
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Which is true about the interaction between the upper respiratory system and respiration?

A
The lower respiratory tract brings air to the upper respiratory tract so that gas exchange can occur in the nose.
B
The upper respiratory tract brings air to the lower respiratory tract so that gas exchange can occur in the lungs.
C
The upper respiratory tract does not play a role in respiration.
D
All respiration occurs in the upper respiratory tract.
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What causes exhalation?

A
a signal from the medulla to the mouth and nose
B
a signal from the alveoli to the medulla
C
a signal from the diaphragm to the medulla
D
a signal from the medulla to the lungs
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What is the primary function of the upper respiratory system?

A
to move air toward the lungs while warming, moistening, and filtering it
B
to diffuse oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of cells
C
to absorb and break down nutrients after they are consumed
D
to pad the head with air pockets to protect against brain trauma
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Which name best describes the process of gas exchange?

A
Oxygen diffuses into the blood at the site of the heart, and carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood at the site of the alveoli.
B
Carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood at the site of the heart, and oxygen diffuses into the blood at the site of the tissues.
C
Oxygen diffuses into the blood at the site of the alveoli, and carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood at the site of the tissue.
D
Carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood at the site of the alveoli, ad oxygen diffuses into the blood at the site of the tissue.
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Mya is running a marathon. Her heartbeat increases. How does the increase in heartbeats assist Mya’s respiratory system?

A
The increase of blood through her body allows for more oxygen to be delivered to her tissues.
B
The increase of blood through her body allows for less oxygen to be delivered to her tissues.
C
The increase of blood through her body allows for more carbon dioxide to be delivered to her tissues.
D
The increase of blood through her body allows for less carbon dioxide to be delivered to her tissues.
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

A
to circulate blood throughout the body by means of oxygenated air
B
to manage the intake of oxygen and the output of carbon dioxide
C
to make sure that air, rather than food, gets propelled through the airways
D
to allow room for air to push through into the lung cavity
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Armando is a trained healthcare professional who analyzes oxygen levels of the blood. He performs tests that can show the severity of a patient’s respiratory condition and helps formulate a treatment plan. What kind of respiratory professional is Armando?

A
technician
B
nurse
C
therapist
D
pulmonologist
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Jasmina has a four-year degree and has passed the National Council Licensure Examination. She has specialized training in pulmonology. Jasmina is a

A
registered respiratory nurse.
B
respiratory therapist.
C
licensed respiratory practical nurse.
D
respiratory technician.
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Which statement is true?

A
Coronary veins are the blood vessels that bring oxygenated blood from the heart muscle to the right atrium of the heart.
B
Blood pumps through the aorta and into smaller blood vessels to supply the cells of the body with oxygen.
C
The left coronary artery moves oxygenated blood into the muscle of the right side of the heart.
D
Systolic blood pressure is a measurement taken when the heart is at rest and refilling with blood.
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Which statement is true?

A
A CRT is a higher-level respiratory therapy certification.
B
Every CRT is also an RRT.
C
A RRT is a certification that adds a specialization.
D
Every RRT is also a CRT.
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Which best describes the relationship between the circulatory system and the respiratory system?

A
The circulatory system is the transport system for the respiratory system.
B
The respiratory system is the transport system for the circulatory system.
C
The circulatory system diffuses red blood cells into the respiratory system to pick up oxygen.
D
The respiratory system transfers hemoglobin to the red blood cells of the circulatory system.
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How does the upper respiratory system support good health?

A
by moistening, heating, and purifying air as it proceeds down the airways
B
by removing dangerous carbon dioxide gases built up in the tissues
C
by providing oxygen to the cells
D
by preventing people from swallowing air
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After it enters the lungs, air

A
moves through the bronchioles and then flows into the alveoli.
B
flows into the alveoli and then moves through the bronchioles.
C
moves through the capillaries and then flows into the alveoli.
D
flows into the alveoli and then moves through the capillaries.
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Which carries most of the carbon dioxide back to the lungs?

A
bicarbonate ions
B
plasma
C
hormones
D
hemoglobin
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An antihistamine can

A
increase mucus production.
B
decrease nasal congestion.
C
reduce inflammation.
D
ease body aches and fever.
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Which statement is true?

A
Oxygen uptake decreases as the body requires more oxygen and faster removal of carbon dioxide.
B
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the bronchioles in the lungs.
C
Oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream because there is a higher concentration of oxygen in the lungs than in the blood flowing into them.
D
The blood that flows into the lungs and past the alveoli is blood that has just circulated around the body and is rich in oxygen.

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