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Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?
Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?
- Lungs
- Nasal cavity (correct)
- Primary bronchi
- Trachea
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
- To humidify air entering the nasal cavity
- To prevent food from entering the airway (correct)
- To produce vocal sounds
- To filter the air entering the lungs
Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory tract?
Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory tract?
- Pharynx (correct)
- Trachea
- Lungs
- Primary bronchi
Which cavity is part of the larynx structure?
Which cavity is part of the larynx structure?
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What does the glottis consist of?
What does the glottis consist of?
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Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?
Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?
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What is the role of the epiglottis?
What is the role of the epiglottis?
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Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory tract?
Which of the following is not part of the lower respiratory tract?
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Which of these structures aids in sound production?
Which of these structures aids in sound production?
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Where is the rima glottidis located?
Where is the rima glottidis located?
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Study Notes
Upper Respiratory Tract
- Consists of nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx
Lower Respiratory Tract
- Consists of trachea, primary bronchi, lungs, and bronchioles
Epiglottis
- A special flap of cartilage located at the intersection of esophagus and larynx
- Opens to allow air to pass through and closes to prevent food from entering the airway
Larynx
- Has a special flap of cartilage called epiglottis
- Consists of three parts: vestibule, middle part, and infraglottic cavity
Glottis
- Composed of vocal folds and rima glottis
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