MT-Respiratory System Quiz

The __ is responsible for filtering, moistening, and warming the air.

The __ is a patch of lymphoid tissue located in the nasopharynx.

The __ protects the airway during swallowing.

The __ divides the nasal cavity.

The __ is located between the pharynx and trachea.

Which part of the respiratory system houses the vocal cords?

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

How many regions does the pharynx contain?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What function does the nasal cavity NOT perform?

• Houses vocal cords

• Filters air

• Moistens air

• Warms air

Which component is NOT part of the blood?

• Platelets

• Plasma

• Lymph nodes

• Leukocytes

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

• To aid in breathing

• To protect the airway during swallowing

• To filter air

• To warm air