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Which portion of the respiratory system contains the nasal cavities, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi?
Which portion of the respiratory system contains the nasal cavities, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi?
- Conducting portion (correct)
- Alveolar portion
- Laryngeal portion
- Respiratory portion
What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
- It communicates with nasal, oral, and laryngeal cavities (correct)
- It communicates with the esophagus
- It is continuous with the larynx
- It is attached to the base of the skull
Which structure is continuous below with the trachea and opens at the lowest part of the pharynx?
Which structure is continuous below with the trachea and opens at the lowest part of the pharynx?
- Nasal cavities
- Pharynx
- Bronchi
- Larynx (correct)
What keeps the trachea patent and rigid in structure?
What keeps the trachea patent and rigid in structure?
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At what diameter are bronchi referred to as bronchioles?
At what diameter are bronchi referred to as bronchioles?
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