15 Questions
The human breathing system starts with the mouth and nostrils.
True
The lining membranes in the buccal cavity and nasal passages are covered in cilia and mucus.
True
Cilia beat in unison to move mucus up to the trachea.
False
The mucus in the respiratory system traps dust, pollen, and pathogens.
True
The acid in the stomach kills any pathogens swallowed in the mucus.
True
Air is filtered as it enters the nose.
True
The chemoreceptors in the nose detect chemicals in the air.
True
True or false: The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing?
True
True or false: The bronchus is the first division of the bronchioles?
False
True or false: The alveoli have a large surface area due to their shape resembling a bunch of grapes?
True
True or false: The pleural membranes prevent the lungs from rubbing against the ribcage?
True
True or false: The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
True
True or false: The intercostal muscles contract to lift the ribcage during inhalation?
True
True or false: The breathing rate is controlled by the hypothalamus?
False
True or false: Inhalation is an active process while exhalation is a passive process?
True
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