DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank
2.1. Structure and function of the ventilatory system
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- 20N.1.SL.tz0.4: Which are principal structures of the ventilatory system? I. Lungs II. Heart III. Alveoli A....
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20N.1.SL.tz0.5:
The diagram shows various lung volumes. Which label represents tidal volume?
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20N.1.SL.tz0.6:
What promotes passive diffusion during inspiration?
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20N.2.SL.tz0.3c:
Explain the mechanics of inspiration for an athlete completing an aerobic fitness test.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.3e:
Explain the mechanics of inspiration for an athlete completing an aerobic fitness test.
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.3: What causes the change in blood acidity that results in increased ventilation? A. Increased...
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.4b:
Explain the mechanics of inhalation in the lungs during exercise.
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.9a.ii:
Describe the function of the conducting airways in maintaining a healthy state.
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.9a.i: List two structures of the ventilatory system.
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.4:
Which is a definition of vital capacity?
A. Volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inhalation
B. Maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation
C. Volume of air in excess of tidal volume that can be forcibly exhaled
D. Volume of air breathed in and out in any one breath
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.4: The graph below represents lung volume. What is labelled X? A. Tidal volume B. Vital...
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21M.1.SL.tz0.5:
Which statement(s) about the functions of the conducting airways is/are correct?
I. Provide a low resistance pathway for airflow
II. Provide a site for gaseous exchange
III. Warm and moisten the air
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
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21M.1.SL.tz0.6:
What causes an increase in ventilation?
A. A decrease in carbon dioxide content in the blood
B. A decrease in hydrogen ions in the blood
C. A decrease in blood pH
D. A decrease in blood acidity
- 21N.1.SL.tz0.5: What is total lung capacity? A. The volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inhalation B....
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21N.1.SL.tz0.4:
Which four are principal structures of the ventilatory system?
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.4: Under normal conditions, what is the percentage saturation of hemoglobin in red blood cells as...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.5: An athlete has a low blood platelet count. Which process will be difficult for the athlete’s...
- 21N.2.SL.tz0.5c: Analyse the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli during exercise.
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.9d:
Outline the nervous control and mechanics of inspiration during exercise.
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22M.1.SL.tz0.4:
The diagram shows average respiratory volumes. What happens to the expiratory reserve volume (ERV) when an athlete begins to run?
[Source: William F. Ganong, MD: Review of Medical Physiology 19th Edition, Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.]
A. It increases until the residual volume is 0 litres.
B. It decreases.
C. There is no change.
D. It increases but is limited by residual volume.
- 22M.1.SL.tz0.5: Which occurs during the inhalation phase of ventilation during exercise?
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22M.2.SL.tz0.4a:
Describe nervous control of ventilation during exercise.
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22M.2.HL:.tz0.9a:
Describe nervous control of ventilation during exercise.
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16N.2.SL.tz0.7a:
Explain the mechanics of pulmonary ventilation in the human lungs at rest.
- 16N.2.SL.tz0.3b: State the receptor in the aorta which responds to carbon dioxide and pH levels in the blood.
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16N.2.SL.tz0.6a:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest and during exercise.
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.5b: Describe the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
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16M.1.SL.tz0.5:
Which of the following applies to hemoglobin?
A. It binds strongly to oxygen when there is a low partial pressure
B. It is an iron compound
C. It transports approximately 80 % of oxygen in the blood
D. It is a component of white blood cells
- 16M.1.SL.tz0.6: Which of the following is the correct order for carbon dioxide moving from the pulmonary artery...
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16M.1.SL.tz0.7:
What does the elevated breathing rate after exercise allow the body to do?
A. To stimulate the peripheral chemoreceptors
B. To increase the pH of the blood
C. To trigger the Hering-Breuer reflex
D. To stimulate muscle proprioreceptors
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.5: What are the functions of the nose during inspiration? I. To moisten the air II. To diffuse...
- 17M.2.SL.tz0.5e: Explain the process of oxygen exchange at the alveoli.
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.9: What are some of the principal structures of the ventilatory system? A. Nose, mouth, pharynx,...
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.5: What factors may cause ventilation to increase during exercise? A. Decreased oxygen levels and...
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.6: What is vital capacity? A. Total lung capacity + tidal volume B. Tidal volume + inspiratory...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.6: Which combination is used to calculate vital capacity? A. Total lung capacity + expiratory...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.4: What are the principal structures of the ventilatory system? A. Mouth, trachea, ribs,...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.5: Which are involved in neural control of ventilation? A. Sinoatrial and atrioventricular...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.4: What is pulmonary ventilation? A. Exchange of respiratory gases between the lungs and blood B....
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.6: Where is hemoglobin located? A. In white blood cells B. In platelets C. In muscle cells D. In...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.8: What percentage of oxygen in the blood is transported by hemoglobin as oxyhemoglobin within red...
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17N.2.SL.tz0.5b:
Describe the mechanics of inspiration in the final stages of a cycling race.
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18N.1.SL.tz0.6:
What is the action of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles during exhalation?
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18N.1.SL.tz0.4:
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
A. Capillary
B. Bronchiole
C. Hemoglobin
D. Pulmonary artery
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18N.1.SL.tz0.5:
What is residual volume?
A. Volume of air in the lungs after maximum inhalation
B. Inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and the lungs
C. Volume of air still contained in the lungs after maximal exhalation
D. Additional inspired air over and above tidal volume
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.4: Which is a function of the conducting airways? A. Exchange gases B. Resist air flow C. Cool...
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18N.1.HL:.tz0.3:
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
A. Capillary
B. Bronchiole
C. Hemoglobin
D. Pulmonary artery
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.5: What is the action of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles during exhalation?
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.5a: Outline the chemical control of ventilation during exercise.
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.2d: Describe the process of oxygen exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.3d: Describe the process of oxygen exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.7c: Outline the chemical control of ventilation during exercise.
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.4: What is vital capacity? A. Inspiratory reserve volume plus total lung capacity B. Total lung...
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19M.2.SL.tz0.5a:
Describe the mechanics of ventilation during high intensity interval training.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.11c:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
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19M.2.SL.tz0.7c:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.2c: Explain the mechanics of inhalation in the human lungs.
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19N.2.SL.tz0.6d:
Explain how the mechanics of exhalation change from rest to exercise.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5b:
Describe the exchange of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream during exercise.
- 19N.1.SL.tz0.4: Which term is defined as the volume of air breathed in and out in one breath? A. Pulmonary...
- 19N.1.HL:.tz0.3: What is the action of the diaphragm and the alveolar pressure relative to the atmospheric...
- 19N.2.SL.tz0.6c: Describe how breathing is controlled during exercise.
Sub sections and their related questions
2.1.1. List the principal structures of the ventilatory system.
- 16M.1.SL.tz0.6: Which of the following is the correct order for carbon dioxide moving from the pulmonary artery...
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.9: What are some of the principal structures of the ventilatory system? A. Nose, mouth, pharynx,...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.4: What are the principal structures of the ventilatory system? A. Mouth, trachea, ribs,...
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18N.1.SL.tz0.4:
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
A. Capillary
B. Bronchiole
C. Hemoglobin
D. Pulmonary artery
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18N.1.HL:.tz0.3:
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
A. Capillary
B. Bronchiole
C. Hemoglobin
D. Pulmonary artery
- 20N.1.SL.tz0.4: Which are principal structures of the ventilatory system? I. Lungs II. Heart III. Alveoli A....
- 21M.2.HL:.tz0.9a.i: List two structures of the ventilatory system.
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21N.1.SL.tz0.4:
Which four are principal structures of the ventilatory system?
2.1.2. Outline the functions of the conducting airways.
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.5: What are the functions of the nose during inspiration? I. To moisten the air II. To diffuse...
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.4: Which is a function of the conducting airways? A. Exchange gases B. Resist air flow C. Cool...
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.9a.ii:
Describe the function of the conducting airways in maintaining a healthy state.
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21M.1.SL.tz0.5:
Which statement(s) about the functions of the conducting airways is/are correct?
I. Provide a low resistance pathway for airflow
II. Provide a site for gaseous exchange
III. Warm and moisten the air
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.9d:
Outline the nervous control and mechanics of inspiration during exercise.
2.1.3. Define the terms pulmonary ventilation, total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity (VC), tidal volume (TV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) and residual volume (RV).
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.6: What is vital capacity? A. Total lung capacity + tidal volume B. Tidal volume + inspiratory...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.6: Which combination is used to calculate vital capacity? A. Total lung capacity + expiratory...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.4: What is pulmonary ventilation? A. Exchange of respiratory gases between the lungs and blood B....
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18N.1.SL.tz0.5:
What is residual volume?
A. Volume of air in the lungs after maximum inhalation
B. Inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and the lungs
C. Volume of air still contained in the lungs after maximal exhalation
D. Additional inspired air over and above tidal volume
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.4: What is vital capacity? A. Inspiratory reserve volume plus total lung capacity B. Total lung...
- 19N.1.SL.tz0.4: Which term is defined as the volume of air breathed in and out in one breath? A. Pulmonary...
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20N.1.SL.tz0.5:
The diagram shows various lung volumes. Which label represents tidal volume?
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20N.2.SL.tz0.3c:
Explain the mechanics of inspiration for an athlete completing an aerobic fitness test.
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.4: The graph below represents lung volume. What is labelled X? A. Tidal volume B. Vital...
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.4:
Which is a definition of vital capacity?
A. Volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inhalation
B. Maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation
C. Volume of air in excess of tidal volume that can be forcibly exhaled
D. Volume of air breathed in and out in any one breath
- 21N.1.SL.tz0.5: What is total lung capacity? A. The volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inhalation B....
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22M.1.SL.tz0.4:
The diagram shows average respiratory volumes. What happens to the expiratory reserve volume (ERV) when an athlete begins to run?
[Source: William F. Ganong, MD: Review of Medical Physiology 19th Edition, Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.]
A. It increases until the residual volume is 0 litres.
B. It decreases.
C. There is no change.
D. It increases but is limited by residual volume.
2.1.4. Explain the mechanics of ventilation in the human lungs.
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.2c: Explain the mechanics of inhalation in the human lungs.
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18N.1.SL.tz0.6:
What is the action of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles during exhalation?
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19M.2.SL.tz0.5a:
Describe the mechanics of ventilation during high intensity interval training.
- 18N.1.HL:.tz0.5: What is the action of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles during exhalation?
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16N.2.SL.tz0.7a:
Explain the mechanics of pulmonary ventilation in the human lungs at rest.
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17N.2.SL.tz0.5b:
Describe the mechanics of inspiration in the final stages of a cycling race.
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19N.2.SL.tz0.6d:
Explain how the mechanics of exhalation change from rest to exercise.
- 19N.1.HL:.tz0.3: What is the action of the diaphragm and the alveolar pressure relative to the atmospheric...
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.3e:
Explain the mechanics of inspiration for an athlete completing an aerobic fitness test.
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21M.2.HL:.tz0.4b:
Explain the mechanics of inhalation in the lungs during exercise.
- 22M.1.SL.tz0.5: Which occurs during the inhalation phase of ventilation during exercise?
2.1.5. Describe nervous and chemical control of ventilation during exercise.
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16M.1.SL.tz0.7:
What does the elevated breathing rate after exercise allow the body to do?
A. To stimulate the peripheral chemoreceptors
B. To increase the pH of the blood
C. To trigger the Hering-Breuer reflex
D. To stimulate muscle proprioreceptors
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.5: What factors may cause ventilation to increase during exercise? A. Decreased oxygen levels and...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.5: Which are involved in neural control of ventilation? A. Sinoatrial and atrioventricular...
- 16N.2.SL.tz0.3b: State the receptor in the aorta which responds to carbon dioxide and pH levels in the blood.
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.5a: Outline the chemical control of ventilation during exercise.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.7c: Outline the chemical control of ventilation during exercise.
- 19N.2.SL.tz0.6c: Describe how breathing is controlled during exercise.
- 20N.1.HL:.tz0.3: What causes the change in blood acidity that results in increased ventilation? A. Increased...
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21M.1.SL.tz0.6:
What causes an increase in ventilation?
A. A decrease in carbon dioxide content in the blood
B. A decrease in hydrogen ions in the blood
C. A decrease in blood pH
D. A decrease in blood acidity
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21N.2.HL:.tz0.9d:
Outline the nervous control and mechanics of inspiration during exercise.
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22M.2.SL.tz0.4a:
Describe nervous control of ventilation during exercise.
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22M.2.HL:.tz0.9a:
Describe nervous control of ventilation during exercise.
2.1.6. Outline the role of hemoglobin in oxygen transportation.
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16M.1.SL.tz0.5:
Which of the following applies to hemoglobin?
A. It binds strongly to oxygen when there is a low partial pressure
B. It is an iron compound
C. It transports approximately 80 % of oxygen in the blood
D. It is a component of white blood cells
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.8: What percentage of oxygen in the blood is transported by hemoglobin as oxyhemoglobin within red...
- 17N.1.SL.tz0.6: Where is hemoglobin located? A. In white blood cells B. In platelets C. In muscle cells D. In...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.4: Under normal conditions, what is the percentage saturation of hemoglobin in red blood cells as...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.5: An athlete has a low blood platelet count. Which process will be difficult for the athlete’s...
2.1.7. Explain the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.5b: Describe the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
- 17M.2.SL.tz0.5e: Explain the process of oxygen exchange at the alveoli.
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19M.2.SL.tz0.7c:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.11c:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli.
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16N.2.SL.tz0.6a:
Explain the process of gaseous exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest and during exercise.
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.2d: Describe the process of oxygen exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.3d: Describe the process of oxygen exchange between the lungs and pulmonary capillaries at rest.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.5b:
Describe the exchange of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream during exercise.
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20N.1.SL.tz0.6:
What promotes passive diffusion during inspiration?
- 21N.2.SL.tz0.5c: Analyse the process of gaseous exchange at the alveoli during exercise.
