NSG 212 - Exam 2 (Oxygenation,
Circulation), Huber, WVU 2026
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\.The airway system transports air (O2 and CO2) _____ and ____ the lungs -
ANSWERS✔-to and from
\.What does the alveolar system do?
-oxygenates ___
-removes ___ - ANSWERS✔-oxygenates venous blood
removes CO2 from blood
\.What is the function of the upper respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Warm, filter,
humidify inspired air
\.What are the components of the upper respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Nose,
Pharynx, Larynx, Epiglottis
\.What is the function of the lower respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Conduction
of air, mucociliary clearance, production of pulmonary surfactant
,\.What are the components of the lower respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-
Trachea, right and left mainstem bronchi, segmental bronchi, terminal bronchioles
\.The lungs are composed of _____ _____ - ANSWERS✔-elastic tissues
(alveoli, surfactant, pleura)
\.What are cilia? - ANSWERS✔-Tiny hair-like projections that propel trapped
material and accompany mucous toward the upper airway to be removed with
coughing
\.What are alveoli? - ANSWERS✔-Small air sacs;
SITE OF GAS EXCHANGE
\.What is the site of gas exchange? - ANSWERS✔-Alveoli
\.What is surfactant? - ANSWERS✔-Phospholipid
Reduces surface tension between the moist membranes of the alveoli
\.What is the Parietal Pleura? - ANSWERS✔-Lines the thoracic cavity
\.What is the Visceral Pleura? - ANSWERS✔-Covers the lungs
, \.What is the Pleural Space? - ANSWERS✔-Located between the parietal and
visceral pleura.. contains pleural fluid that acts as a lubricant to assist in
respiration
\.What week do the baby's lungs mature? - ANSWERS✔-35 weeks
\.Where do chest tubes sit? - ANSWERS✔-In the pleural space
\.Two components of ventilation are: - ANSWERS✔-inspiration and expiration
\.What is inspiration? - ANSWERS✔-The active phase of ventilation
Involves movement of the muscles and the thorax to bring air into the lungs
\.What is Expiration? - ANSWERS✔-The passive phase of ventilation
Movement of air out of the lungs
\.What is Ventilation? - ANSWERS✔-Breathing in and out
\.What does the diaphragm do?
Circulation), Huber, WVU 2026
Questions Complete With Verified
Answers
\.The airway system transports air (O2 and CO2) _____ and ____ the lungs -
ANSWERS✔-to and from
\.What does the alveolar system do?
-oxygenates ___
-removes ___ - ANSWERS✔-oxygenates venous blood
removes CO2 from blood
\.What is the function of the upper respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Warm, filter,
humidify inspired air
\.What are the components of the upper respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Nose,
Pharynx, Larynx, Epiglottis
\.What is the function of the lower respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-Conduction
of air, mucociliary clearance, production of pulmonary surfactant
,\.What are the components of the lower respiratory system? - ANSWERS✔-
Trachea, right and left mainstem bronchi, segmental bronchi, terminal bronchioles
\.The lungs are composed of _____ _____ - ANSWERS✔-elastic tissues
(alveoli, surfactant, pleura)
\.What are cilia? - ANSWERS✔-Tiny hair-like projections that propel trapped
material and accompany mucous toward the upper airway to be removed with
coughing
\.What are alveoli? - ANSWERS✔-Small air sacs;
SITE OF GAS EXCHANGE
\.What is the site of gas exchange? - ANSWERS✔-Alveoli
\.What is surfactant? - ANSWERS✔-Phospholipid
Reduces surface tension between the moist membranes of the alveoli
\.What is the Parietal Pleura? - ANSWERS✔-Lines the thoracic cavity
\.What is the Visceral Pleura? - ANSWERS✔-Covers the lungs
, \.What is the Pleural Space? - ANSWERS✔-Located between the parietal and
visceral pleura.. contains pleural fluid that acts as a lubricant to assist in
respiration
\.What week do the baby's lungs mature? - ANSWERS✔-35 weeks
\.Where do chest tubes sit? - ANSWERS✔-In the pleural space
\.Two components of ventilation are: - ANSWERS✔-inspiration and expiration
\.What is inspiration? - ANSWERS✔-The active phase of ventilation
Involves movement of the muscles and the thorax to bring air into the lungs
\.What is Expiration? - ANSWERS✔-The passive phase of ventilation
Movement of air out of the lungs
\.What is Ventilation? - ANSWERS✔-Breathing in and out
\.What does the diaphragm do?
