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Anatomy of Speech

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What is the primary function of the nasal cavities in the respiratory system?

Humidifying the air to prevent dryness of the lungs
Warming cold air to body temperature
Producing sound for speech
Filtering all harmful particles from the air (correct)

What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?

Eustachian tube (correct)
Esophagus
Pharynx
Trachea

What is the purpose of the nasal septum in the nasal cavity?

To humidify the air we breathe
To filter out harmful particles from the air
To separate the two symmetrical chambers (correct)
To warm cold air to body temperature

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long is the pharyngeal cavity?

12 cm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Providing a transition of air in and out of the thoracic cavity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in warming cold air?

To warm air to body temperature before it reaches the lungs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the area of the pharynx that is bounded superiorly at the level of the hyoid bone?

Laryngopharynx (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many areas is the pharynx divided into?

3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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