Respiratory Structures - OpenStax A&P 2e Ch 22

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Larynx

What does the prefix "pneumo-" refer to in medical terminology?

• Heart

• Lung

• Liver

• Kidney

Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity

• Diaphragm

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

• Filters air

• Produces sound

• Primary muscle of inhalation

• Transports oxygen

What is the first structure in the bronchial tree that provides cartilage support?

• Trachea

• Main Bronchus

• Lobar Bronchus

• Segmental Bronchus

Which part of the bronchial tree is only supported by smooth muscle?

• Trachea

• Main Bronchus

• Bronchiole

• Lobar Bronchus

Which of the following parts of the bronchial tree is not supported by cartilage?

• Alveolus

• Main Bronchus

• Lobar Bronchus

• Segmental Bronchus

What follows the segmental bronchus in the bronchial tree?

• Main Bronchus

• Lobar Bronchus

• Bronchiole

• Trachea

What type of epithelium is found from the trachea to the bronchi?

• Pseudostratified columnar (ciliated)

• Simple squamous

• Stratified squamous

• Transitional

What is the function of Type I pneumocytes in the alveoli?

• Gas exchange

• Mucus production

• Surfactant production

• Immune response

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3