The Upper Respiratory Tract

1. 1What occurs within the nasal cavity?

   1. AAlmost 100% saturation of air with water
   2. B50% saturation of air with water
   3. CAlmost 100% saturation of blood with oxygen
   4. DCooling of the air
2. 2What is the opening of the nose referred to as?

   1. AAnterior nares
   2. BPosterior nares
   3. CNasal cavity
   4. DParanasal sinus
3. 3What does the posterior nares lead to?

   1. APharynx
   2. BLarynx
   3. CTrachea
   4. DBronchi
4. 4What name is given to the folds of the nasal cavity wall that force air to cross on top and in-between to warm it?

   1. ANasal conchae
   2. BParanasal sinuses
   3. CNares
   4. DNostrils
5. 5Which of the following is another mechanism to increase warming of air entering the nasal cavity?

   1. ABlood vessels in nasal cavity close to mucosa
   2. BTwo nostrils instead of one
   3. CSecretion of mucous
   4. DSimple squamous epithelium
6. 6Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the nasal cavity shown here.

   

   1. ASinus in frontal bone
   2. BNasal bone
   3. CHyaline cartilage
   4. DAnterior nares
   5. EMaxilla
   6. FHard palate
   7. GNasopharynx
   8. HInferior nasal concha
   9. IMiddle nasal concha
   10. JSuperior nasal concha
   11. KEthmoid bone
   12. LSinus in sphenoid bone
   13. MNasopharyngeal tonsil
   14. NPosterior nares
   15. OOpening of auditory tube
   16. PSoft palate
7. 7Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the respiratory tract as shown below.

   

   1. AUpper respiratory tract
   2. BNasal cavity
   3. CPharynx
   4. DLarynx
   5. ELower respiratory tract
   6. FTrachea
   7. GPrimary bronchi
   8. HLungs
8. 8What is the pharynx?

   1. AA muscular tube connecting the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus
   2. BA cartilaginous tube connecting the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus
   3. CA fold of nasal mucosa found in the nasal cavity
   4. DThe anterior opening of the nose
9. 9Where does the pharynx begin?

   1. ABase of the skull
   2. BAnterior nares
   3. CEpiglottis
   4. DCricoid cartilage
10. 10Where does the pharynx end?

    1. ACricoid cartilage (C6)
    2. BCricoid cartilage (C1)
    3. CBase of the skull
    4. DPosterior nares

11. 11Drag and drop the correct answers to describe this portion of the upper respiratory tract, paying particular attention to the pharynx.

    

    1. APosterior/internal nares
    2. BOral cavity
    3. CUvula
    4. DEpiglottis
    5. ELarynx
    6. FOesophagus
    7. GNasopharynx
    8. HOropharynx
    9. ILaryngopharynx
12. 12Which part of the pharynx conditions inspired air and propagates it into the larynx?

    1. ANasopharynx
    2. BOropharynx
    3. CLaryngopharynx
13. 13Which part of the pharynx is lined with respiratory epithelium (ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells)?

    1. ANasopharynx
    2. BOropharynx
    3. CLaryngopharnx
14. 14In which part of the pharynx will you find the adenoid tonsils?

    1. ANasopharynx
    2. BOropharynx
    3. CLaryngopharynx
15. 15Where does the oropharynx end?

    1. ASuperior border of the epiglottis
    2. BInferior border of the epiglottis
    3. CCricothyoid cartilage
    4. DSoft palate
16. 16How much of the tongue does the oropharynx contain?

    1. APosterior 1/3
    2. BAnterior 1/3
    3. CNone
    4. DAll
17. 17Which of the following are found in the oropharynx?

    1. ALingual tonsils (lymphoid tissue at base of tongue)
    2. BPalatine tonsils (in the tonsillar fossa)
    3. CSuperior constrictor muscle
    4. DAdenoid tonsils
    5. ERespiratory epithelium
18. 18Which phases of swallowing is the oropharynx involved in?

    1. AVoluntary only
    2. BInvoluntary only
    3. CVoluntary and involuntary
19. 19Where does the laryngopharynx occur?

    1. ABetween the superior border of the epiglottis and inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (C6)
    2. BBetween the inferior border of the epiglottis and inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (C6)
    3. CBetween the posterior nares and the superior border of the epiglottis
    4. DBetween the soft palate and the superior border of the epiglottis
20. 20The laryngopharynx communicates with the larynx via the laryngeal inlet.

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
21. 21Where are the middle and inferior pharyngeal constrictors found?

    1. ANasopharynx
    2. BOropharynx
    3. CLaryngopharynx
22. 22From what does the pharynx receive sensory innervation from?

    1. AGlossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
    2. BVagus nerve (CNX)
    3. CExternal laryngeal nerve
    4. DSuperior cervical ganglion
23. 23Which nerve innervates all the muscles of the pharynx except the stylopharyngeus?

    1. AVagus nerve (CNX)
    2. BGlossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
    3. CExternal laryngeal nerve
    4. DSuperior cervical ganglion
24. 24Arterial supply to the pharynx is achieved by branches of the....

    1. AExternal carotid artery
    2. BInternal carotid artery
    3. CVertebral arteries
    4. DBasilar artery
25. 25The pharyngeal venous plexus drains into...

    1. AThe internal jugular vein
    2. BThe external jugular vein
    3. CThe brachiocephalic vein
    4. DThe superior sagittal sinus
26. 26The structure of the larynx is primarily...

    1. ACartilaginous
    2. BBony
    3. CMuscular
    4. DMembranous
27. 27Where does the larynx span between?

    1. AC3 and C6
    2. BC5 and C7
    3. CC1 and C7
    4. DC2 and C7
28. 28The larynx is continuous with the trachea inferiorly.

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
29. 29What is found posterior to the larynx?

    1. AOesophagus
    2. BCricoid cartilage
    3. CTrachea
    4. DNasopharynx
30. 30Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find between the inferior surface of the epiglottis and the vestibular folds/false vocal cords?

    1. ASupraglottis
    2. BGlottis
    3. CSubglottis
31. 31Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find containing the vocal cords and 1cm below them?

    1. ASupraglottis
    2. BGlottis
    3. CSubglottis
32. 32Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find between the inferior border of the glottis to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage?

    1. ASupraglottis
    2. BGlottis
    3. CSubglottis
33. 33What type of epithelium will you find in the interior surface of the larynx?

    1. APseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
    2. BStratifed squamous epithelium
    3. CSimple columnar epithelium
    4. DSimple ciliated columnar epithelium
34. 34Which structure of the larynx is, uniquely, lined by stratified squamous epithelium?

    1. ATrue vocal cords
    2. BVestibular folds/false vocal cords
    3. CCricoid cartilage
    4. DGlottis
35. 35Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the internal structure of the larynx.

    

    1. AEpiglottis
    2. BThyrohyoid membrane
    3. CCuneiform cartilage
    4. DCorniculate cartilage
    5. EArytenoid cartilage
    6. FArytenoid muscle
    7. GCricoid cartilage
    8. HCricothyroid ligament
    9. ICricotracheal ligament
    10. JTracheal cartilages
    11. KVocal fold/true vocal cord
    12. LThyroid cartilage
    13. MVestibular fold/false vocal cord
    14. NFatty pad
    15. OThryohyoid membrane
    16. PHyoid bone
36. 36Which of the following cartilages of the larynx are unpaired?

    1. AThyroid cartilage
    2. BCricoid cartilage
    3. CEpiglottis
    4. DArytenoid cartilage
    5. ECorniculate cartilage
    6. FCuneiform cartilage
37. 37Which unpaired cartilage of the larynx is composed of two sheets which join together anteriorly to form the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple)?

    1. AThyroid cartilage
    2. BCricoid cartilage
    3. CEpiglottis
38. 38The posterior border of each sheet of the thyroid cartilage projects superior and inferiorly. Where does the superior horn attach?

    1. ATo the hyoid bone via the lateral thyrohyoid ligament
    2. BTo the hyoid bone directly
    3. CTo the cricoid cartilage
    4. DTo the vertebral column
39. 39The posterior border of each sheet of the thyroid cartilage projects superior and inferiorly. Where does the inferior horn attach?

    1. ATo the cricoid cartilage
    2. BTo the hyoid bone directly
    3. CTo the hyoid bone via the lateral thyrohyoid ligament
    4. DTo the vertebral column
40. 40Which unpaired cartilage of the larynx is a complete ring of hyaline cartilage?

    1. ACricoid cartilage
    2. BThyroid cartilage
    3. CEpiglottis
41. 41Where will you find the cricoid cartilage?

    1. AC6
    2. BC1
    3. CC2
    4. DT1
42. 42The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped plate of elastic cartilage marking the entrance to the larynx. Where is its 'stalk' attached?

    1. AAnterior aspect of the thyroid cartilage
    2. BAnterior aspect of the cricoid cartilage
    3. CHyoid bone
    4. DVertebra prominens (C7)
43. 43When does the epigottis flatten to close off the larynx?

    1. ASwallowing
    2. BBreathing
    3. CTalking
    4. DCoughing
44. 44Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the cartilages of the larynx.

    

    1. AEpiglottis
    2. BThyroid cartilage
    3. CArytenoid cartilage
    4. DCricoid cartilage
    5. ECorniculate cartilages
45. 45Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the cartilages of the larynx.

    

    1. AEpiglottis
    2. BHyoid bone
    3. CThyrohyoid ligament
    4. DLaryngeal prominence
    5. EThyroid cartilage
    6. FCricothyroid ligaments
    7. GCricoid cartilage
    8. HCricotracheal ligament
    9. ITracheal cartilages
    10. JLarynx
    11. KTrachea
    12. LVentricular fold
    13. MVocal fold
    14. NArytenoid cartilages
46. 46Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the extrinsic ligaments of the larynx.

    

    1. AMedial thyrohyoid ligament
    2. BThyrohyoid membrane
    3. CLateral thyrohyoid ligament
    4. DInternal laryngeal nerve
    5. ESuperior laryngeal artery
    6. FMedian cricothyroid ligament
    7. GCricothyroid ligament
    8. HCricotracheal ligament
47. 47Drag and drop the correct answers to describe this coronal section of the larynx.

    

    1. AVestibule of the larynx
    2. BEpiglottis
    3. CHyoid bone
    4. DThyroid cartilage
    5. EVestibular fold
    6. FVocal ligament
    7. GVocal fold
    8. HVocalis muscle
    9. IInfraglottic space
    10. JTrachea
    11. KCricoid cartilage
48. 48Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the neurovasculature of the larynx.

    

    1. ASuperior thyroid artery
    2. BSuperior laryngeal artery
    3. CCommon carotid artery
    4. DCricothyroid branch
    5. EInferior laryngeal artery
    6. FInferior thyroid artery
    7. GThyrocervical trunk
    8. HRight subclavian artery
    9. IBrachiocephalic trunk
    10. JAortic arch
    11. KRecurrent laryngeal nerve
    12. LInferior laryngeal nerve
    13. MCricothyroid
    14. NSuperior laryngeal nerve (external)
    15. OSuperior laryngeal nerve(internal branch
    16. PVagus nerve

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Medicine Anatomy of Systems Quiz on The Upper Respiratory Tract , created by Charlotte Jakes on 16/05/2020.

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