Respiratory System Quizs set #1

This structure is described as a funnel shaped tube and serves as a passageway for both air and food.

• esophagus

• trachea

• pharynx or throat

• larynx

The function of the nasopharynx is

• respiratory only

• digestive only

• both respiratory and digestive

• none of the above

Respiration

• the overall exchange of gases (O2 and CO2) between the atmosphere (environment) blood and cells.

• the process of breaking down glucose to produce energy without oxygen.

• the intake of nutrients and expulsion of waste products from the body.

• the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy in plants.

This part of the pharynx is located behind the nasal cavity and extends down to the soft palate.

• oropharynx

• laryngopharynx

• nasopharynx

• hypopharynx

What is the preferred entrance for outside air to enter the respiratory system?

• mouth

• nose

• throat

• lungs

The pharynx is comprised of three parts. What are they?

• Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx

• Esophagus, Trachea, Larynx

• Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Pharyngeal tonsil

• Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, Uvula

name the 4 para-nasal sinuses

• Frontal Sinus, Ethmoidal Sinus, Maxillary Sinus, Sphenoidal Sinus

• Frontal Sinus, Nasal Sinus, Maxillary Sinus, Sphenoidal Sinus

• Frontal Sinus, Ethmoidal Sinus, Maxillary Sinus, Nasal Sinus

• Frontal Sinus, Ethmoidal Sinus, Maxillary Sinus, Sphenoidal Sinus

The openings between the nasal cavity and the nasopharynx are called

• anterior nares

• choanae

• nasal septum

• nasopharyngeal openings

the superior portion of the pharynx is

• oropharynx

• laryngopharynx

• nasopharynx

• hypopharynx

What are the external openings to the nose?

• Anterior nares or external nares

• Nasal septum

• Turbinates

• Sinuses