Exam 35: Respiratory Tract

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Bony projections that divide each nasal cavity into three passageways; nasal conchae

Explain the ways in which the bronchi assist in cleansing the air before it gets to the alveoli. What can lessen the effectiveness of the bronchi's ability to clean the air?

The structures that deflect air as it passes through the nose are called:

The diameter of the trachea is about 2.5 inches.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the paranasal sinuses?

The external openings into the nasal cavities are called nares.

The length of the pharynx is about _____ cm.

Gas exchange in the lung is efficient because both the alveoli and capillaries have very thin walls.

For gas exchange to occur at the cellular level, both the respiratory system and the circulatory system must be functional.

There are eight paranasal sinuses.

The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are:

There are nine openings in the pharynx.

The external openings to the nasal cavities can be referred to as:

Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with:

The paranasal sinuses are lined with respiratory mucosa.

Vocal cords and epiglottis are synonymous terms.

The trachea provides part of an open passage from the outside to the lungs.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

In the thoracic cavity, the trachea is located in the mediastinum.

The movement of oxygen from the alveoli to the red blood cells is called cellular respiration.