Question 1

Anatomically, how does the right bronchus differ from the left bronchus? What effect might this have on the aspiration of objects?

Accepted Answer

Anatomically, the right and left bronchi

Question 2

A pleural space containing a lubricating fluid separates two layers of pleura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The thoracic cavity is lined by visceral pleura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx are used to put tension on the vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gas exchange occurs across the:

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory mucosa. 
B)  respiratory membrane. 
C)  visceral pleura. 
D)  pulmonary membrane. 
A)  respiratory mucosa. 
B)  respiratory membrane. 
C)  visceral pleura. 
D)  pulmonary membrane.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Mandibular 
D)  Sphenoid 
A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Mandibular 
D)  Sphenoid

Question 7

The anatomical division of the pharynx that is located behind the mouth from the soft palate above to the level of the hyoid bone below is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  oropharynx. 
C)  laryngopharynx. 
D)  sphenopharynx. 
A)  nasopharynx. 
B)  oropharynx. 
C)  laryngopharynx. 
D)  sphenopharynx.

Question 8

Which is a pyramid-shaped cartilage that is an attachment point of the vocal cords?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arytenoid 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Epiglottis 
D)  Adam's apple 
A)  Arytenoid 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Epiglottis 
D)  Adam's apple

Question 9

When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the ribs together and reduces the size of the thoracic cavity and expels air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Differentiate between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx, and give one function of each.

Accepted Answer

The intrinsic muscles of the larynx are

Question 11

Which of the following does not distribute air?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trachea 
B)  Bronchus 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Nose 
A)  Trachea 
B)  Bronchus 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Nose

Question 12

The laryngeal cavity above the vestibular folds is called the infraglottic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aids in forming vowel sounds 
B)  Provides pathway for food 
C)  Determines the quality of the voice 
D)  Provides pathway for air 
A)  Aids in forming vowel sounds 
B)  Provides pathway for food 
C)  Determines the quality of the voice 
D)  Provides pathway for air

Question 14

Enlarged pharyngeal tonsils are called sinusoids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Voice box; located just below the pharynx

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 16

Both the right lung and the left lung have an oblique fissure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cellular respiration occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the alveoli. 
B)  on the red blood cell. 
C)  in the mitochondria. 
D)  in both A and B. 
A)  in the alveoli. 
B)  on the red blood cell. 
C)  in the mitochondria. 
D)  in both A and B.

Question 18

Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral cavity 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Rib cage 
D)  Diaphragm 
A)  Oral cavity 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Rib cage 
D)  Diaphragm

Question 19

The apex of the lung rests directly on the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following are not part of the external portion of the nose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal bones 
B)  Palatine bones 
C)  Alar cartilages 
D)  All of the above are part of the external portion of the nose. 
A)  Nasal bones 
B)  Palatine bones 
C)  Alar cartilages 
D)  All of the above are part of the external portion of the nose.

Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

Anatomically, how does the right bronchus differ from the left bronchus? What effect might this have on the aspiration of objects?

A pleural space containing a lubricating fluid separates two layers of pleura.

The thoracic cavity is lined by visceral pleura.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx are used to put tension on the vocal cords.

Gas exchange occurs across the:

Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?

The anatomical division of the pharynx that is located behind the mouth from the soft palate above to the level of the hyoid bone below is called the:

Which is a pyramid-shaped cartilage that is an attachment point of the vocal cords?

When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the ribs together and reduces the size of the thoracic cavity and expels air.

Differentiate between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx, and give one function of each.

Which of the following does not distribute air?

The laryngeal cavity above the vestibular folds is called the infraglottic cavity.

Which of the following is not a function of the pharynx?

Enlarged pharyngeal tonsils are called sinusoids.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Voice box; located just below the pharynx

Both the right lung and the left lung have an oblique fissure.

Cellular respiration occurs:

Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the respiratory system?

The apex of the lung rests directly on the diaphragm.

Which of the following are not part of the external portion of the nose?

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