5 Questions
What prevents the trachea from collapsing?
C-shaped rings of cartilage
What is responsible for olfaction?
Olfactory receptors in the nasal mucosa
What structure divides the nasal cavities into right and left cavities?
Septum
What is the primary function of the nasal cavities?
Filter impurities, humidify and warm air
What increases and decreases the chest's capacity during ventilation?
Movement of the thoracic cage walls and the diaphragm floor
Study Notes
Respiratory System
- The trachea is prevented from collapsing by C-shaped rings of cartilage.
- Olfactory receptors are responsible for olfaction (smell).
- The nasal septum divides the nasal cavities into right and left cavities.
- The primary function of the nasal cavities is to warm, humidify, and filter air.
- Diaphragm contraction and relaxation increases and decreases the chest's capacity during ventilation.
Test your knowledge of the trachea and lower respiratory tract anatomy with this quiz. Explore the structure and function of the windpipe, bronchi, and lungs, including details about the pleura. Ideal for students of anatomy, medicine, or anyone interested in understanding the respiratory system.
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