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What is the main function of the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- Warming and moistening inhaled air
- Exchanging air at the alveoli (correct)
- Removing oxygen from cells
- Supplying carbon dioxide to cells
Through which structure does the nose connect to the sinuses?
Through which structure does the nose connect to the sinuses?
- Trachea
- Esophagus
- Eustachian tubes (correct)
- Maxilla
What is the primary role of cilia in the nose?
What is the primary role of cilia in the nose?
- Trapping dust and foreign matter (correct)
- Warming inhaled air
- Aiding in phonation
- Smelling odors
What is the correct term for the throat?
What is the correct term for the throat?
How many openings does the nasopharynx have?
How many openings does the nasopharynx have?
What is the oropharynx located behind?
What is the oropharynx located behind?
Which structure eventually becomes the esophagus?
Which structure eventually becomes the esophagus?
What is the function of the ears in relation to the nose?
What is the function of the ears in relation to the nose?
What is supplied to individual tissue cells by the respiratory system?
What is supplied to individual tissue cells by the respiratory system?
Where are the vocal cords located?
Where are the vocal cords located?
Which structure covers the entrance of the larynx during swallowing?
Which structure covers the entrance of the larynx during swallowing?
What is the function of the pharyngeal tonsils?
What is the function of the pharyngeal tonsils?
Which part of the respiratory system is known as the voice box?
Which part of the respiratory system is known as the voice box?
What is the main function of the larynx?
What is the main function of the larynx?
What is the function of cilia in the trachea?
What is the function of cilia in the trachea?
Which structure in the respiratory system is larger in males and contributes to a deeper male voice?
Which structure in the respiratory system is larger in males and contributes to a deeper male voice?
What is the purpose of lingual tonsils in the pharynx?
What is the purpose of lingual tonsils in the pharynx?
What is the significance of having tense vocal cords in sound production?
What is the significance of having tense vocal cords in sound production?
What is the main role of the conchae passages in the nose?
What is the main role of the conchae passages in the nose?
Which structure separates the nasal cavities from the mouth cavity?
Which structure separates the nasal cavities from the mouth cavity?
What is the primary function of the eustachian tubes in relation to the nasopharynx?
What is the primary function of the eustachian tubes in relation to the nasopharynx?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for air exchange at the alveoli/capillary interface?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for air exchange at the alveoli/capillary interface?
What is the role of the oropharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the oropharynx in the respiratory system?
In what way do nasal cilia contribute to respiratory function?
In what way do nasal cilia contribute to respiratory function?
What is the key role of the pharynx in respiratory physiology?
What is the key role of the pharynx in respiratory physiology?
What is the primary function of the thyroid cartilage in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the thyroid cartilage in the respiratory system?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for avoiding choking or aspiration during swallowing?
Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for avoiding choking or aspiration during swallowing?
What is the main purpose of the pharyngeal tonsils in the respiratory system?
What is the main purpose of the pharyngeal tonsils in the respiratory system?
Which statement best describes the function of lingual tonsils in the pharynx?
Which statement best describes the function of lingual tonsils in the pharynx?
What is the role of the cricoid cartilage in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the cricoid cartilage in the respiratory system?
How do short, tense vocal cords affect sound production in the respiratory system?
How do short, tense vocal cords affect sound production in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the epiglottis in relation to the larynx?
What is the primary function of the epiglottis in relation to the larynx?
How do long, relaxed vocal cords impact sound production in the respiratory system?
How do long, relaxed vocal cords impact sound production in the respiratory system?
All of these are part of the 3 air passages EXCEPT:
All of these are part of the 3 air passages EXCEPT:
