Exam 26: Anatomy of the Respiratory System

Which of these structures is not part of the lower respiratory tract?

The function of the vibrissae in the vestibule is to:

The nose is composed of two bones and two cartilages.

What structures enter each lung at the hilum?

Each vocal cord is covered by simple squamous epithelium which is surrounded by a strong vocal ligament.

Which of these structures is not a part of the glottis?

The first structure with which the air comes in contact as it moves from the nose into the pharynx is the anterior nares.

Which of these is not an opening in the pharynx?

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior.

Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

The olfactory epithelium is a special part of the respiratory mucosa.

The cribriform plate is part of the:

The first part of the bronchial tree that does not contain cartilage as part of its structure is the alveolar ducts.

Which describes the role of surfactant in the respiratory system?

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of air as it passes through the nose into the pharynx?

Identify some factors about the structure of lung tissue that make efficient gas exchange possible.

The mucus blanket and the cilia that move it to the pharynx act as a purification mechanism for the respiratory system.

The palatine bone is both the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nose.

List the functions of the nose.

The vibrissae serve as baffles to provide a large,mucus-covered surface area over which air must pass before reaching the pharynx.