Respiratory System Structures Quiz

Respiratory System Structures

• Trachea: tube that connects the larynx to the lungs; helps carry air to the lungs.
• Larynx: voice box; connects the pharynx to the trachea.
• Pharynx: throat, passage for air and food
• Bronchi: tubes that branch off from the windpipe, carrying air into the lungs.
• Bronchioles: smaller tubes branching off the bronchi.
• Alveoli: small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.
• Lungs: organs primarily responsible for respiration, paired organs in the chest.
• Pleura: membrane surrounding the lungs, provides lubrication and protection.
• Diaphragm: muscle involved in breathing, separating the chest and abdomen.
• Nasal Cavity: air passageway.
• Oral Cavity: mouth, passage for food and air.
• Epiglottis: flap of cartilage that prevents food from entering the windpipe.
• Glottis: opening between the vocal cords.
• Vocal Cords: small, thin folds of tissue in the larynx causing sound production.
• Nasal Conchae: bony ridges in the nasal cavity for increasing surface area and warming the air.
• Thyroid Cartilage: large, shield-shaped cartilage protecting the larynx, forming the "Adam's apple".
• Cricoid Cartilage: ring of cartilage forming the lower part of the larynx.
• Arytenoid Cartilage: two small, pyramid-shaped cartilages in the larynx, involved in voice production.

Dissected Pig Structures

• The pig respiratory system can be used to study the anatomical structures of the respiratory system.
• Structures that are commonly visible in a pig dissection are:
  • Trachea
  • Lungs
  • Bronchi
  • Diaphragm
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Oral Cavity

Study Materials

• ID sheets: contain drawings and labels of respiratory system structures for identification and recognition.
• Pre-Lab Worksheets: questions and exercises to test understanding of the respiratory system.
• Dissections: direct observation of respiratory organs and structures in a pig dissection.
• Models: three-dimensional representations of the human respiratory system.

Test your knowledge on the various structures of the respiratory system with this quiz. Learn about critical components such as the trachea, larynx, and alveoli, as well as their functions in the respiratory process. Perfect for students or anyone interested in human anatomy!