Respiratory

Exchange of gasses between the alveoli and the capillaries

• Pulmonary ventilation

• External respiration

• Internal respiration

• Aerobic respiration

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

• Nose

• Nasopharynx

• Larynx

• Oropharynx

This structure marks the end of the conducting zone

• Trachea

• Terminal bronchioles

• Alveolar ducts

• Alveoli

This structure marks the beginning of the respiratory zone

• Terminal bronchioles

• Respiratory bronchioles

• Alveolar ducts

• Alveolar sacs

Where is the resonating chamber for phonation located?

• Internal nose

• Pleural space

• Mediastinum

• Larynx (voice box)

Which of the following is not a region of the pharynx?

• Nasopharynx

• Epipharynx

• Oropharynx

• Laryngopharynx

How does the respiratory tract move trapped particles up/down toward the pharynx?

• Nasal conchae

• Coughing

• Ventilation

• Cilia

Do the rings of hyaline cartilage in the trachea form a complete circle?

• No

• Yes

• It depends, some do and some don't

Answer explanation

They form a "C", with an elastic portion that allows for stretching as food moves down the esophagus

The most sensitive area for triggering a cough reflex

• Oropharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Carina

Is one lung smaller than the other? If so, which?

• Yes, the left

• Yes, the right

• No