Test-7th Grade Respiratory System

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What is the function of the epiglottis?

Back

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the larynx during swallowing.

Front

What are vocal cords?

Back

Vocal cords are connective tissue bands in the larynx that produce sounds for speaking and singing.

Front

What are bronchi?

Back

Bronchi are passageways through which air enters the lungs.

Front

What does aspiration mean in the context of breathing?

Back

Aspiration refers to the pulling in of food or liquid into the airway while inhaling.

Front

What is the pleura?

Back

The pleura is a serous membrane that folds back on itself to form a two-layered structure surrounding the lungs.

Front

What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?

Back

Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that help move mucus and trapped particles out of the airways.

Front

What is the larynx?

Back

The larynx, also known as the voice box, is the part of the respiratory system that houses the vocal cords.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the function of the nasal septum?

Back

The nasal septum is the cartilage and bone that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Front

What is the purpose of turbinates in the nasal cavity?

Back

Turbinates are structures that help warm, humidify, and filter the air we breathe.