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Study Guide: Respiratory Tract

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Study Guide: Respiratory Tract

Question 1 of 21

1

Which of the following structures is not part of the upper respiratory tract

Select one of the following:

  • trachea

  • larynx

  • oropharynx

  • nose

Explanation

Question 2 of 21

1

Which sequence is the correct pathway for air movement through the nose and into the pharynx?

Select one of the following:

  • anterior nares, posterior nares, vestibule, nasal cavity meatuses

  • anterior nares, vestibule, posterior nares, nasal cavity meatuses

  • nasal cavity meatuses, anterior nares, vestibule, posterior nares

  • anterior nares, vestibule, nasal cavity meatuses, posterior nares

Explanation

Question 3 of 21

1

Which is not a paranasal sinus?

Select one of the following:

  • frontal

  • maxillary

  • mandibular

  • sphenoid

Explanation

Question 4 of 21

1

Failure of the palatine bones to unite is called cribriform palate

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 21

1

The pharynx is a tube like structure that opens only into the mouth and larynx

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 21

1

Enlarged pharyngeal tonsils are called adenoids

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 21

1

The more common name for the thyroid cartilage is the voice box

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 21

1

Aspirated objects tend to lodge in the

Select one of the following:

  • right bronchus

  • left bronchus

  • the either right or left bronchus

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 10 of 21

1

The fluid coating the alveoli that reduces surface tension is called

Select one of the following:

  • bronchus

  • surfactant

  • alveolus

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 11 of 21

1

Which of the following is not an area of the lungs?

Select one of the following:

  • oblique fissure

  • horizontal fissure

  • superior fissure

  • hilum

Explanation

Question 12 of 21

1

Which of the following is false?

Select one of the following:

  • When the diaphragm relaxes, it returns to a domelike shape

  • When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the floor of the thoracic cavity downward

  • Changes in thorax size bring about inspiration and expiration

  • Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax

Explanation

Question 13 of 21

1

The rings of cartilage that form the trachea are complete rings that prevent it from collapsing and shutting off the vital airway

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 21

1

The trachea divides into symmetrical primary bronchi

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 21

1

A tube is often placed in the trachea before a patient leaves the operating room, especially if he or she has had a muscle relaxant.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 21

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 21

1

The apex of each lung is lateral and inferior

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 21

1

The exchange of gases between air and blood occurs in the alveoli

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 21

1

The barrier across which gases are exchanged between alveolar air and blood is called the respiratory membrance

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 21

1

Prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke can paralyze respiratory cilia

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 21

1

The visceral pleura lines the entire thoracic cavity

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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