18 Questions
What is the function of the epiglottis?
To protect the airway by closing off the trachea during swallowing
Which structure is responsible for producing sound when air passes through it?
Larynx
What is the main function of the trachea?
Conducting air to and from the lungs
Which structure is NOT a part of the bronchial tree?
Alveoli
In the process of breathing, which muscle separates the chest from the abdomen?
Diaphragm
What is the purpose of the serous fluid in the lungs?
To lubricate the lungs during breathing
What is the function of the epiglottis?
To prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing
Which structure is responsible for producing sound for speech?
Vocal cords
What is the primary function of the trachea?
To transport air to and from the lungs
Which structure is responsible for branching out into smaller airways leading to the alveoli?
Bronchial tree
What is the primary function of the larynx?
To produce sound for speech and protect the trachea during swallowing
Which structure is responsible for protecting the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
What is the function of the epiglottis?
It closes during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway
What is the primary function of the larynx?
To produce sound for speech
What is the role of the trachea?
To transport air between the larynx and the bronchi
Which structures are responsible for producing sound during speech?
True vocal folds
How does the pitch of the voice change?
By contracting and relaxing the muscles around the vocal folds
What is the bronchial tree?
A network of air passages that transport air to and from the lungs
Explore the anatomy of the larynx, including the vocal cords, thyroid cartilage, epiglottic cartilage, false vocal folds, and true vocal folds. Learn about the functions and structures of this important airway in the human body.
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