50 Questions
What is the primary function of turbinates in the nasal cavity?
To warm and humidify the air
What is the result of the turbulent airflow caused by the turbinates?
The air is filtered more efficiently
What is the material composition of the turbinates?
A combination of bone and cartilage
What is a byproduct of the humidifying function of the turbinates?
The production of mucus
What is the overall effect of the turbinates on the air we breathe?
The air is warmed and humidified
Turbinates are only made of bone.
False
The primary function of turbinates is to humidify the air.
False
Turbinates in the nasal cavity trap foreign particles in mucus.
True
Turbinates cool the air in the nasal cavity.
False
Conchae is another name for turbinates.
True
Match the function of turbinates with the corresponding process:
Warming air = heat exchange with tissues Humidifying air = by mucus and other fluids in the nasal cavity Filtering = removing foreign particles, trapping them in mucus Purifying = by removing bacteria and viruses
Match the structure of turbinates with the corresponding characteristic:
Bone and cartilage = composition of turbinates Folds = shape of turbinates Tissues = humidifying function of turbinates Mucus = filtering function of turbinates
Match the effect of turbinates on air with the corresponding result:
Turbulent airflow = causing air to become turbulent Warm air = air is warmed in the nasal cavity Moist air = air is humidified in the nasal cavity Clean air = air is purified of foreign particles
Match the location of turbinates with the corresponding cavity:
Nasal cavity = location of turbinates Oral cavity = location of teeth Sinus cavity = location of sinuses Lung cavity = location of alveoli
Match the alternative name for turbinates with the corresponding term:
Conchae = another name for turbinates Sinuses = another name for nasal cavities Tissues = another name for mucus Cilia = another name for nasal hairs
What is the primary function of the cells lining the sinuses?
To produce mucus that moistens and drains into the nasal cavity
What is a benefit of having sinuses in the skull?
They make the skull lighter
What is the purpose of the mucus produced by the sinuses?
To humidify and drain into the nasal cavity
What is the location of the sinuses in the skull?
Around the nasal cavity
How many sinuses are there in the skull?
Four
The sinuses are located outside the nasal cavity.
False
There are three sinuses in the skull.
False
The mucus produced by the sinuses is used to humidify the air.
True
The skull would be heavier without sinuses.
True
The sinuses produce cells that trap foreign particles.
False
Match the following structures with their corresponding locations:
Turbinates = In the nasal cavity Sinuses = Around the nasal cavity in the skull Cells lining the sinuses = Inside the sinuses Mucus = In the nasal cavity
Match the following functions with the corresponding structures:
Humidifying the air = Turbinates Making the skull lighter = Sinuses Producing mucus = Cells lining the sinuses Trapping foreign particles = Turbinates
Match the following benefits with the corresponding structures:
Lightening the skull = Sinuses Humidifying the air = Turbinates Moistening and draining into the nasal cavity = Cells lining the sinuses Trapping foreign particles = Mucus
Match the following descriptions with the corresponding structures:
Hollow spaces in the skull = Sinuses Bony structures in the nasal cavity = Turbinates Substance that traps foreign particles = Mucus Cells that produce mucus = Cells lining the sinuses
Match the following processes with the corresponding structures:
Producing mucus that drains into the nasal cavity = Cells lining the sinuses Humidifying and trapping foreign particles = Turbinates Lightening the skull = Sinuses Moistening the air = Mucus
What is the primary function of the ridges on the hard palate?
To help manipulate and swallow food
What is the difference between the hard and soft palate?
Hard palate is bone, while soft palate is soft tissue
What is a potential issue with brachycephalic dogs and their soft palate?
Their soft palate covers their airways when breathing
What separates the oropharynx and nasopharynx?
The soft palate
What is the location of the hard palate in the mouth?
Between the upper teeth
The hard palate is a soft muscular tissue at the back of the mouth.
False
The soft palate is located at the front of the mouth.
False
The ridges on the hard palate help with manipulating and swallowing food.
True
The soft palate separates the oropharynx and the nasal cavity.
False
Brachycephalic dogs often have a short soft palate.
False
Match the parts of the palate with their corresponding characteristics:
Hard palate = Plate of bone that makes up the roof of the mouth Soft palate = Has ridges that help with manipulating and swallowing food
Match the parts of the palate with their corresponding functions:
Hard palate = Helps with manipulating and swallowing food Soft palate = Has ridges that help with drinking water
Match the following issues with their corresponding breeds:
Excessively long soft palate = Brachycephalic dogs Short soft palate = Brachycephalic dogs Normal soft palate = Non-Brachycephalic dogs None of the above = Non-Brachycephalic dogs
Match the parts of the palate with their corresponding locations:
Hard palate = At the back of the mouth Soft palate = At the front of the mouth
Match the following with their corresponding effects:
Excessively long soft palate = May cover airways when breathing Normal soft palate = May cover airways when breathing Short soft palate = Does not affect breathing None of the above = Does not affect breathing
Where is the nasopharynx located in relation to the nasal cavity?
Cranial to the nasal cavity
What is the location of the oropharynx in relation to the oral cavity?
Caudal to the oral cavity and cranial to the laryngopharynx
Where is the laryngopharynx located in relation to the larynx?
Cranial to the larynx
Which part of the pharynx is located dorsal to the soft palate?
Nasopharynx
What is the location of the laryngopharynx in relation to the soft palate?
Caudal to the soft palate
Study Notes
Nasal Cavity: Turbinates
- Turbinates, also known as conchae, are bone and cartilage folds in the nasal cavity that create turbulence in the airflow.
- The primary function of turbinates is to warm the air through a heat exchange with the surrounding tissues.
- Turbinates also humidify the air by producing mucus and other fluids in the nasal cavity.
- Additionally, they filter the air by removing foreign particles, which are trapped in the mucus.
Learn about the nasal cavity and turbinate functions, including warming and humidifying air, and filtering foreign particles. Discover how these bone and cartilage folds in the nasal cavity work to keep us healthy.
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