Nasopharynx and Oropharynx Anatomy Quiz

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Where does air breathed in from the nose pass through?

Trachea

Nasopharynx (correct)

Laryngopharynx

Oropharynx

Which structure is located in the nasopharynx and serves as lymphatic tissue of the immune system?

Thyroid cartilage

Glottis

Tonsils

Adenoid (correct)

What is the function of the eustachian tubes located in the nasopharynx?

Filtering air breathed in

Connecting the nasopharynx to the middle ear (correct)

Producing sound

Aiding in swallowing

Which part of the pharynx conducts air, food, and liquid, and is lined with stratified squamous cells?

Oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

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

To warm and moisten air Signup and view all the answers

Where does external respiration primarily take place?

In the alveoli of the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What happens during inspiration in the breathing process?

The thoracic cavity enlarges to create a vacuum Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by periods of difficult breathing followed by periods of no breathing?

Cheyne-Stokes respirations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pleura in the respiratory system?

To lubricate the lung surfaces Signup and view all the answers

How is the rate of respiration counted?

By observing chest rise and fall Signup and view all the answers

Where are the adenoids located?

Nasopharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eustachian tubes in the nasopharynx?

To equalize pressure in the middle ear Signup and view all the answers

Which structure houses the important structure for speech and is composed of cartilage connected by muscles and ligaments?

Adam's apple Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cilia in the respiratory system?

To move mucus and particles towards the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parietal pleura in the respiratory system?

Attached to the chest wall Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by bubbling or noisy sounds in the air passages caused by fluid or mucus?

Rales Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of respiration does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur between tissue cells and the bloodstream?

Internal respiration Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an increase or decrease in respiration rate according to the text?

Increase in CO2 in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a condition of absence of respirations?

Apnea Signup and view all the answers

Which structure facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli?

Diaphragm Signup and view all the answers