12 Questions
What structure inside the nose helps filter or prevent airborne particles from passing deeper into the respiratory passageways?
Mucus-lined vibrissae
What structure inside the nose helps warm and moisten the air after it is breathed in?
Turbinate bones
What type of epithelium lines the majority of the respiratory tree, from the nasal cavity to the bronchi?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells
What is the name of the passageway that extends from the base of the skull to the level of the sixth cervical vertebra, serving both the respiratory and digestive systems?
The pharynx
What is the name of the structure that houses the vocal folds and ligaments that produce voice sounds?
The larynx
What is the name of the vertical tube that runs through the neck and chest, conducting air between the pharynx and the lungs?
The trachea
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To exchange gases between the body and the environment
How is the respiratory system anatomically divided?
Into the upper and lower respiratory tracts
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming, moistening, and cleaning the inhaled air?
The nasal cavity
What is the difference between external and internal respiration?
External respiration is the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood, while internal respiration is the exchange of gases between the blood and tissues.
What is the healthier way to breathe in air?
Through the nose
What are the two main functional divisions of the respiratory system?
The conducting zone and the respiratory zone
Test your knowledge on the difference between adult and fetal circulation, major parts and functions of the respiratory system, mechanism of breathing, and parts of the heart. Questions cover anatomy, physiology, and functions of the cardiopulmonary system.
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