29 Questions
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
Passageway for air entering and leaving the trachea
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming and filtering inspired air?
Sinuses and nasal passages
What are the C-shaped rings of cartilage in the respiratory system associated with?
Trachea
Which part of the upper respiratory tract contains the conducting airways that connect nasal passages and mouth to the lower parts of the respiratory tract?
Pharynx
What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract in relation to the lower respiratory tract?
Gas exchange
What are the two types of respiration?
External and internal
Which structure provides a passageway for air as it travels to the lungs?
Bronchioles
Where do the right and left primary bronchi pass into?
Lungs
What is the function of the conducting airways?
Provide a passageway for air
What are the lobes of the right lung?
Upper, middle, and lower
What is contained within the thoracic cavity?
Lungs
What is the main purpose of oxygen transport in the body?
Cellular respiration
Where does external respiration occur?
Between the inhaled air and the blood in pulmonary capillaries
What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract?
To warm and filter inspired air for gas exchange in the lower respiratory tract
Which structure in the upper respiratory tract is commonly known as the windpipe?
Trachea
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Lungs
Which structure contains the vocal cords and serves as a passageway for air entering and leaving the trachea?
Larynx
What is the function of the conducting airways in the upper respiratory tract?
Connect nasal passages and mouth to the lower parts of the respiratory tract
What is the main purpose of oxygen transport in the body?
Delivering oxygen to the tissues through the bloodstream
Which structure in the respiratory system allows for gas exchange at the cellular level?
Alveoli
What is the function of the conducting airways in the respiratory system?
Providing a passageway for air to travel to the lungs
Where does external respiration occur in the respiratory system?
Pulmonary capillaries
What is the main function of the pleura in the respiratory system?
Lining the thoracic cavity and covering the lungs
Which part of the respiratory system contains the lobes of the lungs?
Lungs
What is the function of the thoracic cavity in the respiratory system?
Protecting the heart and lungs
What is the purpose of oxygen transport in the respiratory system?
Supplying oxygen to cells and removing carbon dioxide
Where do the right and left primary bronchi pass into in the respiratory system?
Respective lung
What are conducting airways responsible for in the respiratory system?
Providing a passageway for air to travel to the lungs
What is contained within the thoracic cavity in the respiratory system?
Heart and lungs
Test your knowledge about the basics of the respiratory system including the upper and lower respiratory tracts, ventilation, gas exchange, and more.
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