Anatomy 9.1 - The Upper Respiratory system

The respiratory system (sometimes called the pulmonary system) works with the cardiovascular system and is often called the -

• pulmonary system

• cardiopulmonary system

• pulmonary cardio system

• the cardio system

The two openings of the nose are called the -

• nodules

• vestibules

• nares

• olfactory opening

The roof of the nasal cavity is the olfactory region which is lined with ______________ which allow you to smell things.

• olfactory nares

• olfactory receptors

• olfactory stimulants

• olfactory cavities

Three uneven scroll like bones extend down the nasal cavity to increase the turbulence of airflow in the nasal passage. This allows more particles to be trapped in the mucous membrane lining

• nares

• conchae

• palate

• sinuses

This structure separates the nasal cavity from the mouth. It is commonly called the roof of the mouth.

• nares

• conchae

• palate

• sinuses

These are air filled cavities that surround the nose that warm and moisten inspired air and amplify the tone of the voice.

• conchae

• palate

• sinuses

• pharynx

A muscular passageway that transport air, food, or liquid from the nasal cavity or oral cavities to the trachea and esophagus.

• sinuses

• pharynx

• larynx

• nares

Area #1 where air enters the throat through the nose is called the -

• laryngopharynx

• oropharynx

• nasopharynx

• lattapharynx

Area #2 where air enters the throat through the mouth is called the -

• laryngopharynx

• oropharynx

• nasopharynx

• lattapharynx

Area #3 the lower part of the throat, is called -

• laryngopharynx

• oropharynx

• nasopharynx

• lattapharynx