12 Questions
What is the primary function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
To remove debris and pathogens from the incoming air
What is the primary function of the nasal conchae?
To disrupt airflow and force air to bounce along the epithelium
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
To close off the larynx during swallowing
What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
To produce sound
What is the primary function of the sinuses?
To lighten the skull
What is the primary function of the cilia in the nose?
To beat constantly to push mucus and debris toward the throat
What is the function of the carina in the bronchial tree?
Induce violent coughing if a foreign body is present
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Alveoli
Which system causes bronchoconstriction in the lungs?
Parasympathetic system
What is the purpose of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
Protection
Which part of the respiratory system moves air directly in and out of the lungs?
Bronchial tree
What is the function of the pleura in relation to the lungs?
Protective enclosure around each lung
Test your knowledge on the organs and structures of the respiratory system covered in Chapter 22, focusing on the conducting zone, nose, and nasal conchae. Explore the functions and features of these essential respiratory components.
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