Question 1

The most important structure in the lower respiratory tract is the alveolus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True vocal cords 
B) Rima glottidis 
C) False vocal cords 
D) Both B and C 
A) True vocal cords 
B) Rima glottidis 
C) False vocal cords 
D) Both B and C

Question 10

The larynx lies ventral to the third, fourth, and fifth vertebrae and superior to the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The tension of the vocal cords is the sole determinant of the sound of the voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Extends from the larynx in the neck to the primary bronchi; the windpipe

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 14

The right lung is divided into three lobes by horizontal and oblique fissures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-System of airways composed of the trachea and two primary bronchi and their many branches

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

Name the three divisions of the pharynx, starting with the most superior.

Accepted Answer

The three divisions of the pharynx, star

Question 17

The divisions of the thoracic cavity include all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A) left pleural cavity. 
B) right pleural cavity. 
C) respiratory cavity. 
D) mediastinum. 
A) left pleural cavity. 
B) right pleural cavity. 
C) respiratory cavity. 
D) mediastinum.

Question 18

The trachea is slightly shorter than the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For purposes of study, the respiratory system can be divided into what two parts?

Accepted Answer

A) Air distribution and gas exchange 
B) Upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract 
C) Trachea and lungs 
D) Cranial and thoracic 
A) Air distribution and gas exchange 
B) Upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract 
C) Trachea and lungs 
D) Cranial and thoracic

Question 20

The more correct name for a sore throat is:

Accepted Answer

A) rhinitis. 
B) laryngitis. 
C) pharyngitis. 
D) tonsillitis. 
A) rhinitis. 
B) laryngitis. 
C) pharyngitis. 
D) tonsillitis.

Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

The most important structure in the lower respiratory tract is the alveolus.

Ciliated cells lining the respiratory tract:

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

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

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior.

Cellular respiration occurs:

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

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

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

The larynx lies ventral to the third, fourth, and fifth vertebrae and superior to the pharynx.

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

The tension of the vocal cords is the sole determinant of the sound of the voice.

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -Extends from the larynx in the neck to the primary bronchi; the windpipe

The right lung is divided into three lobes by horizontal and oblique fissures.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -System of airways composed of the trachea and two primary bronchi and their many branches

Name the three divisions of the pharynx, starting with the most superior.

The divisions of the thoracic cavity include all of the following except the:

The trachea is slightly shorter than the pharynx.

For purposes of study, the respiratory system can be divided into what two parts?

The more correct name for a sore throat is:

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