Question 1

The cribriform plate is perforated by many small holes through which branches of the olfactory nerve pass, relaying smell to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Surfactant is a unique fluid that helps increase the surface tension within the alveoli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The function of surfactant is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  transport oxygen from the air to the blood. 
B)  transport carbon dioxide from the blood to the air. 
C)  prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. 
D)  trap foreign particles as they enter the bronchial tree. 
A)  transport oxygen from the air to the blood. 
B)  transport carbon dioxide from the blood to the air. 
C)  prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. 
D)  trap foreign particles as they enter the bronchial tree.

Question 4

There are nine openings in the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the ways in which the bronchi assist in cleansing the air before it gets to the alveoli. What can lessen the effectiveness of the bronchi's ability to clean the air?

Accepted Answer

The bronchi assist in cleansing the air

Question 6

The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary bronchi. 
B)  secondary bronchi. 
C)  tertiary bronchi. 
D)  bronchioles. 
A)  primary bronchi. 
B)  secondary bronchi. 
C)  tertiary bronchi. 
D)  bronchioles.

Question 7

The epiglottis is a small, leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Tubes that supply the respiratory bronchioles

Accepted Answer

A) Alveoli 
B) Primary bronchi 
C) Secondary bronchi 
D) Tertiary bronchi 
E) Trachea 
A) Alveoli 
B) Primary bronchi 
C) Secondary bronchi 
D) Tertiary bronchi 
E) Trachea

Question 9

The structure of the secondary and tertiary bronchi and bronchioles is nearly identical to the structure of the primary bronchi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Primary site of gas exchange in the lungs

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares 
A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares

Question 11

The lower pair of folds in the mucous membrane of the larynx serve as the true vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The root of the lung and the hilum of the lung are the same structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The respiratory system plays a crucial role in regulating the body's pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The respiratory tract does not include a left middle secondary bronchus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vocal cords and epiglottis are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Small branch of a bronchus

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares 
A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares

Question 18

The respiratory cilia can "taste" bitter toxins and beat more rapidly to remove the toxins from the airway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-External openings into the nasal cavities or the nostrils

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares 
A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares

Question 20

Ciliated cells lining the respiratory tract:

Accepted Answer

A)  help move air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  trap and phagocytize microorganisms. 
C)  help move the mucus blanket toward the pharynx. 
D)  do both B and C. 
A)  help move air into and out of the lungs. 
B)  trap and phagocytize microorganisms. 
C)  help move the mucus blanket toward the pharynx. 
D)  do both B and C.

Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

The cribriform plate is perforated by many small holes through which branches of the olfactory nerve pass, relaying smell to the brain.

Surfactant is a unique fluid that helps increase the surface tension within the alveoli.

The function of surfactant is to:

There are nine openings in the pharynx.

Explain the ways in which the bronchi assist in cleansing the air before it gets to the alveoli. What can lessen the effectiveness of the bronchi's ability to clean the air?

The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are:

The epiglottis is a small, leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone.

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -Tubes that supply the respiratory bronchioles

The structure of the secondary and tertiary bronchi and bronchioles is nearly identical to the structure of the primary bronchi.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Primary site of gas exchange in the lungs

The lower pair of folds in the mucous membrane of the larynx serve as the true vocal cords.

The root of the lung and the hilum of the lung are the same structure.

The respiratory system plays a crucial role in regulating the body's pH.

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior.

The respiratory tract does not include a left middle secondary bronchus.

Vocal cords and epiglottis are synonymous terms.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Small branch of a bronchus

The respiratory cilia can "taste" bitter toxins and beat more rapidly to remove the toxins from the airway.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -External openings into the nasal cavities or the nostrils

Ciliated cells lining the respiratory tract:

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