Respiratory System Quiz (BMS Learning Outcomes)

<p>Stratified squamous epithelium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vocal folds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Larynx (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The palate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyaline cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through posterior communication with the mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Esophagus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They transport air to alveoli. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronchi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It relaxes and moves downward. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They elevate the rib cage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary bronchus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aid in the process of breathing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lung volume reduces to force air out. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow for gas exchange with thin walls. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The nasal cavity is the route for air entry into the respiratory system. It is divided by the nasal septum and the palate separates it from the oral cavity. It warms and cools air to body temperature and houses our sense of smell.

The pharynx is a passageway for air and food. It has three parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.

The nasopharynx connects the nose to the mouth, allowing breathing. It contains adenoid tissue for infection fighting and openings for Eustachian tubes leading to the ears.

The oropharynx receives air from the nasopharynx and passes it to the larynx. It also receives food from the mouth and passes it to the esophagus.

The laryngopharynx is lined with stratified squamous epithelium and works as a passage for both food and air. During swallowing, it temporarily closes to prevent food from entering the trachea.

The larynx is the body's "voice box". It allows air to pass through while preventing food and drink from entering the airway. It contains vocal folds that produce sound.

The thyroid cartilage, also known as the Adam's apple, is made of hyaline cartilage.

The cricoid cartilage is a ring-shaped cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx. It's also made of hyaline cartilage.

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering the airway.

A flap of elastic cartilage located at the top of the trachea, preventing food from entering the airway during swallowing.

The windpipe, a tube made of cartilage and smooth muscle, that carries air from the larynx to the lungs.

The main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, further branching into smaller bronchioles.

The smallest airways in the lungs, containing smooth muscle and made of a single layer of epithelial cells; these are responsible for delivering air to the alveoli.

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide diffuses out.

The right lung has three lobes (superior, middle, inferior), while the left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior) to accommodate the heart.

The fluid-filled space between the two layers of pleura, lubricating the lungs and allowing them to move smoothly.

Muscles between the ribs that assist in breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity.

The process of breathing in, characterized by the diaphragm contracting, the lungs expanding, and negative pressure drawing air into the lungs.

The process of breathing out, characterized by the diaphragm relaxing, the chest cavity contracting, and positive pressure forcing air out of the lungs.