Question 1

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 2

Which of the following is a paired cartilage in the larynx?

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid 
B) Cuneiform 
C) Epiglottis 
D) None of the above 
A) Thyroid 
B) Cuneiform 
C) Epiglottis 
D) None of the above

Question 3

The olfactory epithelium contains many nerve cells and a rich lymphatic supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory membrane?

Accepted Answer

A) Ciliated respiratory mucosa 
B) Alveolar epithelium 
C) Capillary epithelium 
D) All of the above are part of the respiratory membrane. 
A) Ciliated respiratory mucosa 
B) Alveolar epithelium 
C) Capillary epithelium 
D) All of the above are part of the respiratory membrane.

Question 5

The nares are the flaring cartilaginous expansions forming and supporting the outer side of each nostril opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these is not an opening in the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A) Trachea 
B) Eustachian tube 
C) The fauces 
D) Esophagus 
A) Trachea 
B) Eustachian tube 
C) The fauces 
D) Esophagus

Question 7

When air leaves the posterior nares, it next enters the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Both the origin and insertion of intrinsic muscles of the larynx are attached to the larynx itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most of the structures in the bronchial tree are involved in air distribution rather than gas exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Windpipe; extends from the larynx in the neck to the primary bronchi in the thorax

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 12

The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the:

Accepted Answer

A) trachea. 
B) nose. 
C) nasopharynx. 
D) oropharynx. 
A) trachea. 
B) nose. 
C) nasopharynx. 
D) oropharynx.

Question 13

The rib cage and the diaphragm are considered part of the accessory structures of the respiratory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Assists with homeostasis of body pH 
B) Distributes oxygen to cells 
C) Filters air 
D) Warms air 
A) Assists with homeostasis of body pH 
B) Distributes oxygen to cells 
C) Filters air 
D) Warms air

Question 15

Air inhaled through the mouth would be _____ than air inhaled through the nose.

Accepted Answer

A) warmer 
B) dirtier 
C) moister 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) warmer 
B) dirtier 
C) moister 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the cribriform plate?

Accepted Answer

A) It separates the nasal and cranial cavities. 
B) It forms the lateral aspects of the nose. 
C) It separates the internal nose from the mouth. 
D) It forms a midline separation in the nasal cavity. 
A) It separates the nasal and cranial cavities. 
B) It forms the lateral aspects of the nose. 
C) It separates the internal nose from the mouth. 
D) It forms a midline separation in the nasal cavity.

Question 17

The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following structures except the:

Accepted Answer

A) larynx. 
B) trachea. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) nasopharynx. 
A) larynx. 
B) trachea. 
C) oropharynx. 
D) nasopharynx.

Question 18

When the intrinsic muscles of the larynx contract, the larynx moves up in the throat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Olfactory epithelium is found:

Accepted Answer

A) lining the nasopharynx. 
B) covering the superior turbinate. 
C) lining the paranasal sinuses. 
D) in all of the above. 
A) lining the nasopharynx. 
B) covering the superior turbinate. 
C) lining the paranasal sinuses. 
D) in all of the above.

Question 20

The oropharynx moves up and down during swallowing to prevent food or liquids from entering the trachea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

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

Which of the following is a paired cartilage in the larynx?

The olfactory epithelium contains many nerve cells and a rich lymphatic supply.

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory membrane?

The nares are the flaring cartilaginous expansions forming and supporting the outer side of each nostril opening.

Which of these is not an opening in the pharynx?

When air leaves the posterior nares, it next enters the trachea.

Both the origin and insertion of intrinsic muscles of the larynx are attached to the larynx itself.

Most of the structures in the bronchial tree are involved in air distribution rather than gas exchange.

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

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Windpipe; extends from the larynx in the neck to the primary bronchi in the thorax

The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the:

The rib cage and the diaphragm are considered part of the accessory structures of the respiratory system.

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

Air inhaled through the mouth would be _____ than air inhaled through the nose.

Which of the following is true of the cribriform plate?

The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following structures except the:

When the intrinsic muscles of the larynx contract, the larynx moves up in the throat.

Olfactory epithelium is found:

The oropharynx moves up and down during swallowing to prevent food or liquids from entering the trachea.

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