Exchanging Oxygen And Carbon Dioxide! Trivia Facts Quiz

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    What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

    • Transport carbon dioxide
    • Transport oxygen
    • Remove nitrogen
    • Remove carbon monoxide
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Explore the fascinating process of gas exchange with the 'Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide! Trivia Facts Quiz'. This quiz covers diffusion, hemoglobin function, and factors affecting gas partial pressures, enhancing understanding of respiratory physiology.

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  • 2. 

    Diffusion capacity is a measure of how well oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between the lung and the blood.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Diffusion capacity refers to the efficiency with which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the lungs and the bloodstream. It is a measure of the lung's ability to transfer these gases, indicating how well the respiratory system functions. Therefore, the statement that diffusion capacity is a measure of how well oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between the lung and the blood is true.

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  • 3. 

    Diffusion is the spontaneous movement of gases without the use of any energy or effort and requires a concentration/pressure gradient.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Diffusion is a process in which gases move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This movement occurs spontaneously, without the need for any energy input or effort. It relies on the presence of a concentration or pressure gradient, meaning that gases will naturally move from areas where they are more concentrated to areas where they are less concentrated. Therefore, the statement that diffusion is the spontaneous movement of gases without the use of any energy or effort and requires a concentration/pressure gradient is true.

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  • 4. 

    Diffusion of gas across a fluid membrane (alveolar membrane) can be affected by all of the following EXCEPT:

    • Difference in partial pressures of gases

    • Surface area of the membrane

    • Thickness of the membrane

    • Color of the membrane

    Correct Answer
    A. Color of the membrane
    Explanation
    The color of the membrane does not affect the diffusion of gas across a fluid membrane. The diffusion of gas is primarily determined by the difference in partial pressures of gases, the surface area of the membrane, and the thickness of the membrane. The color of the membrane has no impact on these factors and therefore does not affect the diffusion process.

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  • 5. 

    Oxygen molecules move (diffuse) from an area of (____________) in the alveoli of the lungs to an area of (____________) into the blood where they bind to red blood cells to oxygenate the body.

    • Higher PO2; Lower PO2

    • Lower PO2; Higher PO2

    • Moderate PO2; Mild PO2

    • Mild PO2; Moderate PO2

    Correct Answer
    A. Higher PO2; Lower PO2
  • 6. 

    As you expire air the value measured with a PFT device of the PO2 will __________ and the measured value of PCO2 will __________.

    • Increase; increase

    • Increase; decrease

    • Decrease; increase

    • Decrease; decrease

    Correct Answer
    A. Decrease; increase
    Explanation
    As you expire air, the value measured with a PFT device of the PO2 will decrease because you are exhaling oxygen-rich air. The measured value of PCO2 will increase because you are exhaling carbon dioxide, which increases the level of carbon dioxide in the expired air.

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    With COPD, some bronchioles are obstructed leaving the alveoli beyond the obstructions unventilated.  (no air flow, some blood flow)

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In individuals with COPD, the airways become narrowed and obstructed, leading to difficulty in breathing. This obstruction affects the bronchioles, which are small airways in the lungs. As a result, some bronchioles are blocked, preventing air from reaching the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs responsible for gas exchange. This lack of ventilation means that the alveoli beyond the obstructions are not receiving fresh air and are therefore unventilated. However, blood flow to these areas can still occur, leading to a mismatch between ventilation and perfusion in the lungs. Hence, the statement is true.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following does NOT determine partial pressure of O2 and CO2 in the lungs?

    • Atmospheric pressure of outside air

    • Atmospheric pressure on the moon

    • Rate of alveolar ventilation and perfusion

    • Humidified air by the upper airway

    Correct Answer
    A. Atmospheric pressure on the moon
    Explanation
    The partial pressure of a gas is determined by the concentration of that gas in a mixture and the total pressure of the mixture. In the context of the lungs, the partial pressure of O2 and CO2 is determined by factors such as the atmospheric pressure of outside air, the rate of alveolar ventilation and perfusion, and the humidification of air by the upper airway. However, the atmospheric pressure on the moon does not affect the partial pressure of O2 and CO2 in the lungs as it is unrelated to the respiratory system.

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  • 9. 

    To convert carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity to oxygen-diffusion capacity, the value is multiplied by a factor of __________.

    • 1.23

    • 10.30

    • 11.1

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.23
    Explanation
    To convert carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity to oxygen-diffusion capacity, the value is multiplied by a factor of 1.23. This is because the diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide is approximately 1.23 times higher than the diffusing capacity of oxygen. Therefore, to convert from carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity to oxygen-diffusion capacity, the value needs to be multiplied by this factor.

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  • 10. 

    As air travels through the respiratory tract and becomes humidified (water is added), the PO2:

    • Increases

    • Decreases

    • Stays the same

    Correct Answer
    A. Decreases
    Explanation
    As air travels through the respiratory tract and becomes humidified, the PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen) decreases. This is because as water is added to the air, the concentration of oxygen molecules in the air decreases, leading to a decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen.

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