Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity and Pharynx Quiz

Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity and Pharynx Quiz

12th Grade

30 Qs

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Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity and Pharynx Quiz

Anatomy of the Nasal Cavity and Pharynx Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-LS1-3, MS-LS4-2, MS-LS1-2

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lawrence Hardin Shearer

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

30 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the nasal cavity's mucosal lining?

It cools the incoming air.

It traps foreign objects and warms the incoming air.

It increases the size of the nasal cavity.

It divides the nasal cavity into sections.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are foreign objects disposed of in the nasal cavity?

They are absorbed into the bloodstream.

They are expelled through sneezing.

Ciliated cells propel trapped debris towards the throat for digestion.

They dissolve in the mucosal lining.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structural difference between the hard palate and the soft palate?

The hard palate is made of muscle; the soft palate is made of bone.

The hard palate is made of cartilage; the soft palate is made of skin.

The hard palate is made of bone; the soft palate is made of muscle.

Both are made of the same material.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the uvula?

It helps in speech production.

It prevents food from entering the nasal cavity when swallowed.

It increases the surface area of the nasal cavity.

It divides the nasal cavity into two sections.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the major functions of the paranasal sinuses?

They increase the size of the nasal cavity.

They lighten the skull, resonate speech, and produce mucus.

They trap foreign particles and warm the air.

They divide the nasal cavity into sections.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the larynx located?

Connects the pharynx to the trachea

Connects the esophagus to the trachea

Connects the lungs to the trachea

Connects the mouth to the trachea

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the epiglottis?

Allows air to pass into the trachea but tips to cover the larynx during eating

Provides an open airway

Produces sound

Supports the vocal cords

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