Human Anatomy: Oral Cavity and Pharynx

What is the function of the anatomic deadspace?

What is the typical volume of anatomic deadspace?

What is the diameter of the terminal bronchioles?

What is the primary function of the alveoli?

How many generations of bronchioles do the terminal bronchioles constitute?

What is the term for the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar clusters?

What is the primary function of the pharyngeal reflex?

Which structure separates the oropharynx from the laryngopharynx?

What is the name of the space between the vocal cords?

Which of the following structures is NOT located in the nasopharynx?

What is the name of the muscular structure that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth?

How many cartilages make up the larynx?

What percentage of the alveolar surface is covered by capillaries?

What is the primary function of the alveolar-capillary membrane?

What is the characteristic of the pulmonary circulation in terms of pressure and resistance?

What percentage of carbon dioxide is supplied to the lungs via bronchial circulation?

What is the function of the bronchial veins?

How much oxygen does the lung parenchyma get directly from inspired gas?

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in the context of the lungs?

Which type of nerve has the effect of constricting bronchial smooth muscles?

What is the term for the surface tension that contributes to the elasticity of the lungs?

How many lobes does the right lung have?

What is the term for the space between the lungs in the thoracic cage?

What is the outermost layer of the thoracic wall composed of?

What is the primary function of Type II alveolar cells?

What is the primary role of alveolar macrophages?

What is the main difference between Type I and Type II alveolar cells?

What is the function of the interstitium?

What is the main difference between tight and loose spaces in the lungs?

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?