Respiration & Breathing 1

1. During respiration the release of energy in a cell occurs when

a. ADP converted to ATP
b. ATP converted to ADP
c. ADP converted to lactic acid
d. ATP and oxygen form oxyhaemoglobin

2. Christopher has the following signs/symptoms: constriction of his bronchial tubes, coughing and wheezing. He is MOST likely suffering from

a. Asthma
b. Malaria
c. Typhoid
d. Tuberculosis

3. Which of the following occurs when energy is required by the body?

a. ATP attaches to a phosphate group
b. ADP releases a phosphate group
c. ATP is broken down to ADP and a phosphate group
d. ADP is broken down to ATP and a phosphate group

4. Which of the following substances found in cigarette smoke is addictive?

a. Tar
b. Nicotine
c. Carbon Monoxide
d. Carbon Dioxide

5. Climbing up a mountain, a group of hikers finds that breathing becomes difficult. This is MOST likely because

a. The air had less oxygen
b. They become tired from the long walk
c. The temperature drops and the air is colder
d. They lose too much water by sweating

6. Which of the following BEST completes the equation for aerobic respiration? glucose + oxygen →

a. Carbon Dioxide + Water
b. Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
c. Carbon Monoxide + Water + Energy
d. Carbon Monoxide + Lactic Acid + Energy

7. During inhalation, which of the following muscles contract to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity?

a. Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
b. Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles
c. Rectus abdominis and external oblique muscles
d. Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles

8. The process by which oxygen moves from the atmosphere into the lungs and carbon dioxide moves from the lungs into the atmosphere is called:

a. Aerobic respiration
b. Inspiration
c. Cellular respiration
d. Respiration

9. Which of the following structures is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?

a. Trachea
b. Bronchi
c. Bronchioles
d. Alveoli

10. During which phase of respiration is glucose broken down to produce ATP?

a. Anaerobic respiration
b. External respiration
c. Internal respiration
d. Aerobic respiration

11. The maximum amount of air that a person can exhale after taking a deep breath is called:

a. Tidal volume
b. Residual volume
c. Vital capacity
d. Inspiratory reserve volume

12. Which of the following is not a respiratory disease?

a. Sickle cell anemia
b. Bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
d. Tuberculosis

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