Human Respiratory System Anatomy

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Which part of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils?

Larynx

Nasopharynx (correct)

Oropharynx

Laryngopharynx

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

To regulate body temperature

To maintain blood pressure

To remove nutrients from the blood

To provide oxygen to body tissues for cellular respiration (correct)

What is the name of the cartilage that forms the Adams’ apple?

Tracheal cartilage

Epiglottis

Thyroid cartilage (correct)

Crivoid cartilage

Where does the trachea split into the left and right primary bronchi?

At the Carina Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the uvula?

To close off the opening to the nasopharynx Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate the branching of bronchi Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the region that connects the oropharynx to the openings of both the larynx and esophagus?

Laryngopharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?

To separate the lungs from the rib cage Signup and view all the answers

How many primary bronchi are there in the respiratory system?

2, one for each lung Signup and view all the answers

How many lobes does the right lung have?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of the bronchioles?

1mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the alveolar sacs?

To perform gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which part of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils?

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

What is the name of the cartilage that forms the Adams’ apple?

Where does the trachea split into the left and right primary bronchi?

What is the function of the uvula?

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

What is the name of the region that connects the oropharynx to the openings of both the larynx and esophagus?

What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?

How many primary bronchi are there in the respiratory system?

How many lobes does the right lung have?

What is the diameter of the bronchioles?

What is the function of the alveolar sacs?

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