Question 1

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Consists of the right and left bronchi, which branch off of the trachea

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 2

At the level of the hyoid bone, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  laryngopharynx becomes the esophagus. 
B)  oropharynx becomes the laryngopharynx. 
C)  nasopharynx becomes the oropharynx. 
D)  nasopharynx becomes the laryngopharynx. 
A)  laryngopharynx becomes the esophagus. 
B)  oropharynx becomes the laryngopharynx. 
C)  nasopharynx becomes the oropharynx. 
D)  nasopharynx becomes the laryngopharynx.

Question 3

Which is the most proximal part of the air distribution system that no longer contains cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary bronchi 
B)  Secondary bronchi 
C)  Bronchioles 
D)  Alveolar ducts 
A)  Primary bronchi 
B)  Secondary bronchi 
C)  Bronchioles 
D)  Alveolar ducts

Question 4

The pharynx is a tubelike structure that opens only into the mouth and larynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with:

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow. 
B)  a serous fluid. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  air. 
A)  bone marrow. 
B)  a serous fluid. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  air.

Question 6

The structure in the neck known as the "Adam's apple" is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis. 
B)  cricoid cartilage. 
C)  glottis. 
D)  thyroid cartilage. 
A)  epiglottis. 
B)  cricoid cartilage. 
C)  glottis. 
D)  thyroid cartilage.

Question 7

The larynx filters, warms, and humidifies inspired air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What aspects of the structure of lung tissue make efficient gas exchange possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  The enormous surface area of the bronchus and trachea, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood 
B)  A small surface area and the respiratory membrane, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible lower diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood and help retain oxygen in the body 
C)  The enormous surface area and the respiratory membrane, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood 
D)  A small surface area such as the pleura, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood 
A)  The enormous surface area of the bronchus and trachea, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood 
B)  A small surface area and the respiratory membrane, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible lower diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood and help retain oxygen in the body 
C)  The enormous surface area and the respiratory membrane, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood 
D)  A small surface area such as the pleura, where the very thin-walled alveoli and equally thin-walled pulmonary capillaries make possible extremely rapid diffusion of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood

Question 9

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Primary gas exchange structures of the respiratory tract

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 10

The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epiglottis. 
B)  cricoid cartilage. 
C)  glottis. 
D)  thyroid cartilage. 
A)  epiglottis. 
B)  cricoid cartilage. 
C)  glottis. 
D)  thyroid cartilage.

Question 11

All of the turbinates are processes of the ethmoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are eight paranasal sinuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a subdivision of the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left pleural division 
B)  Right pleural division 
C)  Medial pleural division 
D)  Mediastinum 
A)  Left pleural division 
B)  Right pleural division 
C)  Medial pleural division 
D)  Mediastinum

Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -Consists of the right and left bronchi, which branch off of the trachea

At the level of the hyoid bone, the:

Which is the most proximal part of the air distribution system that no longer contains cartilage?

The pharynx is a tubelike structure that opens only into the mouth and larynx.

Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with:

The structure in the neck known as the "Adam's apple" is the:

The larynx filters, warms, and humidifies inspired air.

What aspects of the structure of lung tissue make efficient gas exchange possible?

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -Primary gas exchange structures of the respiratory tract

The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the:

All of the turbinates are processes of the ethmoid bone.

There are eight paranasal sinuses.

Which of the following is not a subdivision of the thoracic cavity?

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