BIOD 151 Module 2 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
True or false.
The lungs are symmetrical. - Correct answer-False
Hilum - Correct answer-the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color - Correct answer-peachy/pink color
pleurae - Correct answer-membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around
the lungs
visceral pleura - Correct answer-layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura - Correct answer-outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and
chest wall that covers the surface around the lungs
pleural space/cavity - Correct answer-Space between the visceral and parietal
pleural membranes (small)
typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless
breathing
, when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid
what is the function of the pleurae - Correct answer-the pleurae help reduce friction
and help with inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs
the three main functions of the respiratory system - Correct answer-1) air
conduction
2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system has roles in - Correct answer-vocalization, sense of
smell. body's pH regulation
structures in the respiratory system - Correct answer-nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx,
trachea, bronchi, lungs
what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs - Correct answer-
air is filtered so it has no debris
air is warmed to body temp
air is humidified and becomes saturated with water
nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what - Correct answer-none and cartilage
Questions and Answers Graded A+
True or false.
The lungs are symmetrical. - Correct answer-False
Hilum - Correct answer-the "root" of the lung
healthy lung tissue is what color - Correct answer-peachy/pink color
pleurae - Correct answer-membranes that surround the lungs and the cavity around
the lungs
visceral pleura - Correct answer-layer of pleura that faces/covers the lung
parietal pleura - Correct answer-outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and
chest wall that covers the surface around the lungs
pleural space/cavity - Correct answer-Space between the visceral and parietal
pleural membranes (small)
typically empty but has a small amount of fluid that allows for frictionless
breathing
, when diseased, this space can fill with air or fluid
what is the function of the pleurae - Correct answer-the pleurae help reduce friction
and help with inflation and inhalation
compartmentalize, protect, and lubricate the lungs
the three main functions of the respiratory system - Correct answer-1) air
conduction
2) air filtration
3) exchange of gases aka respiration
other things respiratory system has roles in - Correct answer-vocalization, sense of
smell. body's pH regulation
structures in the respiratory system - Correct answer-nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx,
trachea, bronchi, lungs
what happens to air as it goes from outside the body to the lungs - Correct answer-
air is filtered so it has no debris
air is warmed to body temp
air is humidified and becomes saturated with water
nasal cavities aka fossae are composed of what - Correct answer-none and cartilage
