Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea and Bronchi

Question 1

Name the structure of the respiratory system which houses olfactory receptors and has a rich blood supply?

Answer 1

NOSE

Question 2

The nose contains sticky _________ which traps particulates.

Answer 2

MUCOUS

Question 3

__________ cells move mucous from the nose to the throat (pharynx), where it is swallowed and digested.

Answer 3

CILIATED

Question 4

What is one strange solution for a nose bleed?

Answer 4

POUND THE CALCANEUS

Question 5

Name the 3 regions of the pharynx?

Answer 5

NASOPHARYNX
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OROPHARYNX
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LARYNGOPHARYNX

Question 6

The nose is composed mostly of __________ cartilage.

Answer 6

HYALINE

Question 7

The pharynx, responsible for air and food, is also known as what?

Answer 7

THROAT

Question 8

The pharynx is a funnel-shaped tube located _________ the larynx.

Answer 8

ABOVE

Question 9

The pharynx is located ___________ the nasal cavity.

Answer 9

BEHIND

Question 10

Name the 3 functions of the pharynx?

Answer 10

1 - AIR/FOOD PASSAGE
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2 - RESONATING CHAMBER FOR SOUNDS
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3 - HOUSING FOR TONSILS

Question 11

The inferior end of the pharynx opens into the ____________ posteriorly and the ____________ anteriorly.

Answer 11

ESOPHAGUS (posteriorly)
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LARYNX (anteriorly)

Question 12

Name the structure of the respiratory system which contains the epiglottis, protecting it at the top (food flapper)?

Answer 12

LARYNX

Question 13

The larynx is ___________ to the pharynx.

Answer 13

INFERIOR

Question 14

The larynx contains the vocal folds involved in voice production, making it also known as what?

Answer 14

VOICE BOX

Question 15

The larynx connects to the trachea, and the trachea lies ___________ to the larynx.

Answer 15

INFERIOR

Question 16

The trachea, anterior to the ____________, is also known as the windpipe.

Answer 16

ESOPHAGUS

Question 17

Name the structure of the respiratory system which has fairly rigid C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage, to reinforce and support its shape?

Answer 17

TRACHEA

Question 18

The trachea is lined with __________ membrane to filter particulate.

Answer 18

MUCOUS

Question 19

_______ sweep particulate out of the trachea to the throat for expectoration or ___________.

Answer 19

CILIA
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DIGESTION

Question 20

The hole in the centre of the trachea is known as what?

Answer 20

THE LUMEN OF THE TRACHEA

Question 21

At which thoracic vertebra does the trachea divide into the right and left primary bronchi?

Answer 21

5TH

Question 22

What is the name of the internal ridge where the trachea divides, or forks off into the left and right bronchi?

Answer 22

CARINA

Question 23

What will be triggered immediately if any particulates hit the fork known as the carina?

Answer 23

COUGH REFLEX

Question 24

What is the singular name for the bronchi, when referring to just one side?

Answer 24

BRONCHUS