12 Questions
What is the primary function of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
To filter out 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 to warm and clean it
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
To close off the tube so that food goes to the esophagus instead of the larynx
Which part of the pharynx is responsible for both food and air passage?
Oropharynx
What is the primary function of the trachea?
To provide a route for air to pass between the larynx and the bronchial tree
What is the primary function of the larynx?
To connect the trachea to the pharynx and control the passage of air
What is the primary function of the trachea?
To act as a passageway for air to move in and out of the lungs
What is the purpose of the carina in the bronchial tree?
To induce coughing if a foreign body is present
What structures are directly involved in gas exchange in the respiratory system?
The alveoli and respiratory bronchioles
What is the approximate total surface area of the lungs available for gas exchange?
70 square meters
How many lobes does the right lung have?
3
What is the effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the bronchial tubes?
Bronchodilation
Test your knowledge on the organs and structures of the respiratory system including the conducting zone, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchial tree. Learn about the functions and features of each component.
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