Anantomy Respiratory System Quizzes – Flashcards
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The three regions of the pharynx are the:
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Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
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The large shield-shaped thyroid cartilage that protrudes anteriorly is commonly called the:
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Adam's Apple
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The mucosa-lined windpipe that extends from the larynx to the level of the fifth thoracic vertebra
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Trachea
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Gas exchange occurs in the
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Alveoli
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What is the role of mucus in the nasal cavity
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Trap incoming bacteria and other foreign debris
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Contaminated mucus is removed from the lower respiratory passageways, such as the trachea, by
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Cilia
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Following the removal of the larynx, a person would be unable to
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Speak
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(T/F)The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by the nasal conchae.
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False
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(T/F)The function of the C-rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea is to keep the airway patent or open for breathing
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True
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(T/F)Each main (primary) bronchus enters the lung at the apex
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False; enters lung at hilum (depression on medial side of lung).
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The mucosa-lined windpipe that extends from the larynx to the level of the fifth thoracic vertebra is called the
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Trachea
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The C-shaped rings that reinforce the trachea are constructed of ___________ cartilage
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Hyaline
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The flap of elastic cartilage that protects the opening of the larynx is called the
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Epiglottis
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Gas exchange occurs in the
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Alveoli
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Which tonsils is/are located in the oropharynx at the end of the soft palate
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Palatine Tonsils
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Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the
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Nasopharynx
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Contaminated mucus is removed from the lower respiratory passageways, such as the trachea, by
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Cilia
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(T/F)There are only three paranasal sinuses located in the frontal, sphenoid, and parietal bones
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False; paranasal sinuses are located in frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, and maxillary bones.
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(T/F)The portion of the pharynx continuous with the mouth is termed the oropharynx
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True
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(T/F)Inspiration results when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax
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False; inspiration is when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract; the above is expiration
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The three mucosa-covered projections into the nasal cavity that greatly increase surface area of mucosa exposed to air are called
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Conchae
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Clusters of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx are referred to as
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Tonsils
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Folds of mucous membrane called ___________ vibrate to provide speech
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Vocal folds/true vocal cords
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Which one of the following bones does NOT contain paranasal sinuses:
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Mandible
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The respiratory movement representing the total amount of exchangeable air is the:
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Vital capacity
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The amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a tidal expiration is about
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1200 mL
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The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about
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500 mL
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The respiratory rate in adults is
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12-18 respirations per minute
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(T/F)Expiration occurs when the thoracic and intrapulmonary volumes decrease and the intrapulmonary pressure increases
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True
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(T/F)Bronchial sounds are produced as air fills the alveoli of the lungs
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False; bronchial sounds are produced by air rushing through the large respiratory passageways; the description above is called vesicular breathing sounds
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Inflammation of the sinuses that can cause marked changes in voice quality is called
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Sinusitis
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he serous membrane that surrounds each lung is created by a parietal and visceral
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Pleura
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The presence of air in the intrapleural space is known as
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Pneumothorax
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What is the most common cause for lung cancer
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Smoking
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The homeostatic imbalance associated with the death of many full0term newborn infants is called
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SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
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Wwhich of these age-related disorders is related to loss of elasticity of the lungs and hypoxia:
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Sleep apnea
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Which one of the following is NOT true of lung cancer:
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It is generally more prevalent in males than females
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(T/F)The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by the nasal conchae
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False; the cavities are separated by the hard (maxilla) and soft (muscle tissue) palate
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(T/F)The "guardian of the airways" that prevents food from entering the superior opening of the larynx is the thyroid cartilage
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False; the epiglottis guards the airways; it is made of hyaline cartilage
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The emergency surgical opening of the trachea is called a tracheostomy
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True
