Upper Respiratory System Quiz

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Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming, moistening, and filtering air?

  • Nasal cavity (correct)
  • Larynx
  • Pharynx
  • Bronchi

Where are the olfactory receptors located?

  • Superior nasal conchae and nasal septum (correct)
  • Larynx
  • Pharynx
  • Bronchi

What is the function of the nasal conchae?

  • Secreting mucous to trap particles
  • Filtering large particles
  • Producing sound resonance
  • Warming incoming air (correct)

Which part of the external nose is part of the walls of the nostrils?

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What is the main function of the respiratory portion of the system?

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Study Notes

Respiratory System

  • The nasal cavity is responsible for warming, moistening, and filtering air.
  • Olfactory receptors are located in the nasal mucosa.
  • The nasal conchae, also known as turbinate bones, function to increase the surface area of the nasal cavity for air to come into contact with the mucous membrane.
  • The alae, or wings, of the external nose are part of the walls of the nostrils.
  • The main function of the respiratory portion of the system is to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the bloodstream.

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