Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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

    More Like This

    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
    38 questions

    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz

    ExtraordinaryOceanWave5341 avatar
    ExtraordinaryOceanWave5341
    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
    30 questions

    Airway Anatomy Quiz: Respiratory System Quiz

    LucidFallingAction avatar
    LucidFallingAction
    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
    23 questions

    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz

    SlickBinary8749 avatar
    SlickBinary8749
    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
    40 questions

    Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz

    OptimisticProbability avatar
    OptimisticProbability
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser