Respiratory System Overview
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What is the function of the epiglottis during deglutition?

  • Close the trachea
  • Prevent food from entering the airways (correct)
  • Produce the sound of our voice
  • Aid in breathing

    • Which structure is responsible for producing the sound of our voice?

  • Vocal cords (correct)
  • Epiglottis
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi

    • What prevents the trachea from collapsing and causing death by asphyxia?

  • Alveolar sacs
  • Pleurae membranes
  • Series of C-shaped cartilage rings (correct)
  • Bronchioles

    • Where does gas exchange with the blood occur in the lungs?

    <p>Pulmonary alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity in the body?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ciliated cells in the respiratory tracts?

    <p>Producing mucus to remove impurities from the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the olfactory epithelium located?

    <p>In the olfactory region of the nasal cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the respiratory system is shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems?

    <p>Pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the nasal cavities to the pharynx?

    <p>Choanae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the respiratory epithelium in the nasal cavities primarily do?

    <p>Removes impurities from the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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