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Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
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Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz

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What is the function of the nostrils/nares in the respiratory system?

  • Where the air enters during breathing (correct)
  • Location of vocal cord vibrations
  • Where the air exits during breathing
  • Site for gas exchange
  • What is the function of the respiratory mucosa in the nasal cavity?

  • Warms the air and traps incoming bacteria and foreign debris (correct)
  • Regulates blood flow to the nose
  • Filters carbon dioxide from the air
  • Produces oxygen for the body
  • What happens to the contaminated mucus in the nasal cavity?

  • It is expelled through the nostrils
  • It is stored in the nasal cavity
  • It is broken down by enzymes in the nose
  • It is moved posteriorly toward the throat and swallowed (correct)
  • What happens to the cilia in the nasal cavity when the external environment is extremely cold?

    <p>They become sluggish, allowing mucus to accumulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

    <p>Prevents food from entering the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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