Respiratory System Quiz

What are the names of the air passages in each nasal cavity?

• Anterior, posterior, and lateral

• Superior, middle, and inferior conchae

• Upper, lower, and central

• Frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid

The pharynx is part of which bodily system?

• Lymphatic system

• Circulatory system

• Muscular system

• Skeletal system

Which of the following is a pair of tissues found in the pharynx?

• Palatine tonsils

• Thyroid gland

• Pancreas

• Spleen

Which cartilage contains the vocal cords?

• Thyroid cartilage

• Epiglottis

• Cricoid cartilage

• Hyoid bone

What is another name for the thyroid cartilage?

• Epiglottis

• Adam's apple

• Cricoid cartilage

• Vocal ligament

What is the primary role of the cricoid cartilage?

• It supports the trachea.

• It contains the vocal cords.

• It covers the entrance of the larynx.

• It is larger in males.

Which cartilage is associated with a deeper male voice?

• Cricoid cartilage

• Thyroid cartilage

• Epiglottis

• Hyoid bone

What does the cricoid cartilage contain?

• The entrance of the larynx

• The vocal cords

• The thyroid gland

• The hyoid bone

What is the role of cilia in the trachea?

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce sound

• To sweep foreign matter out of the pathway

• To exchange gases

What do the primary bronchi become as they get smaller?

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Capillaries

• Trachea