Respiratory System Quiz

What is the combining form for the nose?

• pulmon/o

• trache/o

• nas/o

• bronch/o

Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?

• Bronchial tree

• Lungs

• Larynx

• Alveoli

What is the primary function of cilia in the nasal cavity?

• Warm incoming air

• Filter incoming air to remove debris

• Moisten incoming air

• Absorb oxygen

What does the nasal septum do?

• Filters air

• Divides the nose into two sections

• Lubricates the nasal cavity

• Prevents debris from entering

What is the largest cartilage in the larynx called?

• Cricoid cartilage

• Arytenoid cartilage

• Epiglottis

• Thyroid cartilage

What are the palatine tonsils?

• Located behind the nose

• Located at the back of the mouth

• Located in the nasal cavity

• Located at the base of the tongue

Which sinuses are located in the maxillary bones?

• Frontal

• Sphenoid

• Ethmoid

• Maxillary

What is the function of surfactant in the alveoli?

• Increase oxygen absorption

• Reduce surface tension

• Filter blood

• Secrete mucus

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen?

• Lungs

• Mediastinum

• Diaphragm

• Pleura

What is internal respiration also known as?

• External respiration

• Ventilation

• Cellular respiration

• Gas exchange