10 Questions
Which part of the respiratory system contains the vocal cords?
Larynx
What is the function of the cilia in the upper respiratory tract?
Filter out dust and foreign particles
Where is the nasopharynx located?
Extends from the posterior nares to the soft palate
What is the function of the pharynx?
Acts as a muscular tube behind the nasal and oral cavities
What is the septum in the upper respiratory tract?
A vertical plate of bone and cartilage that separates the cavity into two halves
Which part of the respiratory system is commonly called the throat?
Laryngopharynx
What is the function of the cilia in the upper respiratory tract?
Filter out dust and large foreign particles
What is the function of the palatine tonsils?
Help fight off infections
Where is the lingual tonsil located?
Oropharynx
What is the function of the larynx?
Contain the vocal cords
Test your knowledge on the upper respiratory tract and pharynx with this quiz! Learn about the functions of cilia, the role of goblet cells, and the anatomy of the pharynx.
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