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?

<p>Nasopharynx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the pharyngeal cavity?

<p>12 cm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To warm air to body temperature before it reaches the lungs (B)</p> 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?

<p>Laryngopharynx (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in humidifying the air?

<p>To add moisture to the air to prevent dryness of the lungs and bronchial tubes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many areas is the pharynx divided into?

<p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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