8 - the nose, nasal cavity, nasopharynx

Question 1

name 4 functions of the nose?

Answer 1

traps dirt
taste
humidifies air
olfaction (smell)

Question 2

what is the nasal cavity divided by?

Answer 2

midline nasal septum

Question 3

what does the palate form?

Answer 3

the floor of the nasal cavity

Question 4

what is the larynx?

Answer 4

voice box

Question 5

triple function of the larynx?

Answer 5

open valve, partially closed valve, closed valve

Question 6

function of open valve in larynx?

Answer 6

respiration

Question 7

function of partially closed valve in larynx?

Answer 7

orifice can be modulated in phonation

Question 8

function of closed valve in larynx?

Answer 8

protecting trachea

Question 9

when is coughing only possible?

Answer 9

when larynx is closed effectively

Question 10

where does the pharynx extend to?

Answer 10

extends from the base of the skull to the oesophagus

Question 11

2 important roles of the pharynx?

Answer 11

swallowing

breathing

Question 12

3 portions of the pharynx?

Answer 12

nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx

Question 13

location of the nasopharynx?

Answer 13

behind the nasal fossae and above the soft palate

Question 14

location of the oropharynx?

Answer 14

behind anterior pillars of the fauces

Question 15

location of the laryngopharynx?

Answer 15

behind the larynx

Question 16

at what level does the trachea begin?

Answer 16

lower border of the cricoid cartilage @ C6

Question 17

at what level does the oesophagus begin?

Answer 17

C6 - lower border of pharynx