Respiratory System: Parts and Functions

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What is the primary function of the tiny hair follicles in the nostrils?

To provide additional humidity for inhaled air and act as a defense against foreign pathogens (correct)
To prevent food from entering into the larynx
To separate the right nostril from the left nostril
To produce sound for vocals

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

To allow the passage of air into the lungs
To produce sound for vocals
To fold over the top of the windpipe and prevent food from entering into the larynx (correct)
To prevent the entry of air into the oesophagus

What is the common passage for air and food?

Larynx
Trachea
Nose
Pharynx (correct)

What is the structure that separates the right nostril from the left nostril?

Septum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the informal name of the larynx?

Voice box (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

To prevent the entry of food into the windpipe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated total surface area of the lungs in humans?

50 to 75 sq meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of airflow in the respiratory system?

External nostrils -> Nasal chamber -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Epiglottis -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Alveoli (A) Signup and view all the answers