10 Questions
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
What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
To fold over the top of the windpipe and prevent food from entering into the larynx
What is the common passage for air and food?
Pharynx
What is the structure that separates the right nostril from the left nostril?
Septum
What is the informal name of the larynx?
Voice box
What is the primary function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?
To prevent the entry of food into the windpipe
What is the estimated total surface area of the lungs in humans?
50 to 75 sq meters
What is the correct sequence of airflow in the respiratory system?
External nostrils -> Nasal chamber -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Epiglottis -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Alveoli
What is the function of the C-shaped cartilaginous rings in the trachea?
To give hardness to the trachea and maintain it by completely expanding
What is the difference between the right and left lungs in humans?
The right lung is quite bigger and heavier than the left lung
Explore the different parts of the respiratory system, including the nose, and their functions in protecting our body from foreign pathogens. Learn about the role of tiny hair follicles and the cartilaginous structure of the septum. Test your knowledge of the respiratory system!
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