10 Questions
What is the primary function of the nasal cavities in the respiratory system?
Filtering all harmful particles from the air
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
Eustachian tube
What is the purpose of the nasal septum in the nasal cavity?
To separate the two symmetrical chambers
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that begins at the back of the nasal cavity and above the soft palate?
Nasopharynx
How long is the pharyngeal cavity?
12 cm
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
Providing a transition of air in and out of the thoracic cavity
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in warming cold air?
To warm air to body temperature before it reaches the lungs
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that is bounded superiorly at the level of the hyoid bone?
Laryngopharynx
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in humidifying the air?
To add moisture to the air to prevent dryness of the lungs and bronchial tubes
How many areas is the pharynx divided into?
3
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