Upper Respiratory Tract
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What is the primary function of the nasal mucosa?

  • To warm the air
  • To produce mucus
  • To moisturize and filter the air (correct)
  • To detect sound vibrations

    • How many pairs of paranasal sinuses are located in the bones surrounding the nasal cavity?

  • 4 (correct)
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2

    • Which region of the pharynx is located behind the mouth?

  • Epiglottis
  • Laryngopharynx
  • Nasopharynx
  • Oropharynx (correct)

    • What is the primary function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?

    <p>To increase surface area for air to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the paranasal sinuses?

    <p>Regulating body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the passage that connects the nasal cavity to the larynx?

    <p>Pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epiglottis in the larynx?

    <p>To prevent food from entering the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the C-shaped hyaline cartilage in the trachea?

    <p>To secure a constant opening of the trachea's lumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes does the right lung have?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the line of epithelium that lines the trachea?

    <p>Ciliated epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the space between the vocal cords in the larynx?

    <p>Glottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the apex of the lung?

    <p>Near the clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diaphragm during inhalation?

    <p>To flatten out and increase the space for the lungs to expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the chest during inhalation due to the contraction of intercostal muscles?

    <p>It increases in width</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of breathing that moves air into the lungs?

    <p>Inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

    <p>Diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the respiratory system in terms of sound production?

    <p>It enables the production of sound through the vocal cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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