10 Questions
Trachea is held normally open because of the C-shaped cartilaginous ______
rings
External intercostal muscles and ______ are the muscles that contract when a person inhales
diaphragm
During internal respiration, oxygen exits the ______, while carbon dioxide enters the ______
blood
Surface tension is the force that is created between the visceral and parietal pleura in order to hold the ______ opens against the chest wall
lungs
Almost all oxygen (97-98%) is transported by hemoglobin / oxyhemoglobin abundantly found in red blood ______ in the blood
cells
What is the major function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Where does gas exchange primarily occur in the respiratory system?
Alveoli
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Covering the larynx when swallowing
Which structure is responsible for filtering, warming, and moistening air as it enters the respiratory system?
Nasal cavity
What is the space between the vocal cords and the opening to the larynx called?
Glottis
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system with this quiz on the structure and function of the pharynx, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, and alveoli. Arrange the given structures in the correct order and deepen your understanding of the respiratory pathway.
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