24 Questions
Which type of epithelium is found in the upper respiratory apparatus for filtering, warming, and humidifying the inhaled air?
Pseudo-stratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Which bone forms part of the bony portion of the nasal septum?
Vomer
Which part of the nasal cavity is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory regions
What is the primary passageway for air in the upper respiratory apparatus?
Nasal cavity
Which part of the pharynx is located behind the nasal cavity?
Nasopharynx
Which structure is also known as the adenoids?
Pharyngeal tonsil
Which tonsils are located in the oropharynx?
Palatine tonsils
Which part of the respiratory apparatus is responsible for the vascularization of the lungs?
Bronchial tree
Which part of the nasal cavity is lined with stratified squamous epithelium?
Nasal vestibules
Which bone forms the bony portion of the nasal septum along with the ethmoid bone?
Maxilla
Which structure is responsible for equalizing pressure in the middle ear?
Torus tubarius
Which part of the pharynx is located behind the larynx?
Laryngopharynx
Which structure in the upper respiratory apparatus is suspended from the hyoid bone and attached to the trachea below?
Larynx
What nerve provides motor and sensory innervation to the larynx?
Vagus nerve (X)
What is the function of the laryngeal vestibule?
Protection of the vocal cords
Where does the trachea begin and end in the mediastinum?
Begins at vertebra C6 and ends at vertebra T5
How are the tracheal cartilages shaped?
C-shaped
Which part of the trachea permits the passage of large masses of food along the esophagus during swallowing?
Open portions of the tracheal cartilages
Which structure is located at the level of vertebra T5 where it branches to form the right and left primary bronchi?
Trachea
Where are the lungs located?
In the pleural cavities
How many lobes do the lungs have?
2 lobes with 1 fissure
What arterial system supplies the lungs?
Pulmonary trunk
What type of cartilage is present in the bronchial tree?
Hyaline cartilage
Which book provides information about the bronchial tree and lungs?
Atlas of Human Anatomy
Test your knowledge of the respiratory apparatus in human anatomy with this quiz. Explore the upper and lower respiratory structures, including the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs. Learn about the vascularization of the respiratory system and review essential concepts for dentistry studies.
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