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BSC 2347 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II MIDTERM EXAM
STUDY GUIDE

AP II Midterm Exam Study Guide
60 Questions

 In order to inspire air, Atmospheric pressure most be
greater than Intrapulmonary pressure, what happens then during
expiration?
 What is the function of the following: sinuses, nose, pharynx
 What functions does the Nasal cavity serve?
 Larynx- What is its various functions? What is Thyroid
cartilage? Where is it located?
 What is the function of the nasal conchae?
 What is the difference in terms of function between Type I
and Type II Alveolar cells?
 How are oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged in the lungs,
thru what process?
 Trachea – What is the anatomy of it? Location?
 What is the primary role of the smooth muscle that surrounds
the bronchi?
 What is the difference between the Visceral and Parietal
Pleura? What does each contact? What is the function of the pleura?
 How many lobes does the right lung have? Left?
 Thoracic and Pulmonary pressures can both increase which
will cause a decrease in the Intrapulmonary pressure
 What is Tidal Volume? Vital Capacity?
 Breathing- What muscles are involved in normal quiet
breathing? Conscious forceful breathing? What is the relationship
between intrapulmonary pressure and ling volumes?
 Where is the trachealis muscle? What does it do?
 What is Cardiac Output?
 What blood type is the Universal Recipient? Donor?
 What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?