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What is the term for the opening between the vocal cords?
What is the term for the opening between the vocal cords?
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Glottis (correct)
What is the primary function of the larynx?
What is the primary function of the larynx?
- To support the mucus membrane and increase the surface area in the nasal cavity
- To produce sound (correct)
- To filter the air we breathe
- To separate the trachea from the esophagus
What is the name of the tissue that keeps the lungs from collapsing between inspirations?
What is the name of the tissue that keeps the lungs from collapsing between inspirations?
- Mucus membrane
- Bronchial tree
- Pleural fluid
- Surfactant (correct)
What is the name of the membrane surrounding the lungs?
What is the name of the membrane surrounding the lungs?
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses in the skull?
What is the function of the paranasal sinuses in the skull?
What is the purpose of the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
Which structures are part of the bronchial tree?
Which structures are part of the bronchial tree?
The surgical incision (to cut in) to access the inside of the trachea is termed?
The surgical incision (to cut in) to access the inside of the trachea is termed?
What is the name of the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the name of the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?
Which of the following is NOT an organ of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT an organ of the respiratory system?
The surgical incision and creation of an artificial hole or orifice (hole to remain open), in the trachea is termed?
The surgical incision and creation of an artificial hole or orifice (hole to remain open), in the trachea is termed?
What is the name of the compound formed when carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin?
What is the name of the compound formed when carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin?
The name of the diagnostic test that measures respiratory volumes?
The name of the diagnostic test that measures respiratory volumes?
Wheezing is produced in which disease
Wheezing is produced in which disease
What is the term for a lung collapsed ?
What is the term for a lung collapsed ?
Low level of oxygen is termed?
Low level of oxygen is termed?
Dysphonia is produced due to ?
Dysphonia is produced due to ?
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Glottis
Glottis
The opening between the vocal cords.
Primary function of the larynx
Primary function of the larynx
To produce sound.
Surfactant
Surfactant
A substance that reduces surface tension, preventing the lungs from collapsing.
Pleura
Pleura
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Function of paranasal sinuses
Function of paranasal sinuses
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Purpose of the respiratory system
Purpose of the respiratory system
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Primary function of vocal cords
Primary function of vocal cords
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Bronchial tree
Bronchial tree
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Tracheotomy
Tracheotomy
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Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion
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Liver
Liver
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Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carboxyhemoglobin
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Spirometry
Spirometry
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Asthma
Asthma
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Atelectasis
Atelectasis
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Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia
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Dysphonia
Dysphonia
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