Quiz for:
Understanding Ventilation Mechanics

Question 1

What happens to the intrapleural pressure during inspiration?

Question 2

What is the main motion of the lower ribs during inspiration?

Question 3

During quiet expiration, what happens to the alveolar pressure compared to the atmospheric pressure?

Question 4

What occurs to the thoracic spine during forced inspiration?

Question 5

What effect do the external intercostal muscles have on the ribs during inspiration?

Question 6

What is the typical frequency of ventilation at rest?

Question 7

Which fibers of the internal intercostal muscles assist in forced expiration?

Question 8

How does increased intrathoracic volume affect gas pressure within the thorax according to Boyle's Law?

Question 9

During quiet expiration, which mechanism primarily contributes to lung deflation?

Question 10

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for elevation of the first two ribs?

Question 11

Which part of the costovertebral joint moves during inspiration?

Question 12

How does the diaphragm contribute to inspiration during vigorous activities?

Question 13

In which plane does the pump handle movement of the upper ribs primarily occur?

Question 14

What primary action does the diaphragm perform during quiet inspiration?

Question 15

Which movement is associated with the upper ribs during inspiration?