Pharynx, Larynx, Nose, and Oral Cavity

Question 1

The space that is the common pathway for the respiratory and digestive systems

Answer 1

pharynx

Question 2

The portion of the pharynx posterior to choana, and superior to soft palate

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nasopharynx

Question 3

The portion of the pharynx inferior to soft palate, posterior to tongue, and superior to epiglottis

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oropharynx

Question 4

The portion of the pharynx inferior to tip of epiglottis and posterior to larynx

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laryngopharynx

Question 5

The eustachian tubes connect the ___ to the nasopharynx as well as _______ across tympanic membrane

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middle ear; equalize air pressure

Question 6

The pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids) are located in the

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superior wall/root of nasopharynx

Question 7

The function of the palate is:

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ability to chew/suckle and breathe at the same time

Question 8

The bone that separates nasal cavity from oral cavity

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hard palate

Question 9

The muscle that separates nasopharynx from oropharynx as well as prevents food and drink from entering the nasopharynx while swallowing

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soft palate

Question 10

The posterior extension of the soft palate is the

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uvula

Question 11

The lingual tonsils are found

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on the posterior surface of tongue

Question 12

The palantine tonsils are found

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between the palatopharyngeal and palatoglossal arches

Question 13

The arch from palate to pharynx that is most posterior

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palatopharyngeal

Question 14

The arch from palate to tongue that is more anterolateral

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palatoglossal

Question 15

The laryngopharynx leads into either the ___ or the ___

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larynx (covered by epiglottis) or the esophagus

Question 16

The covering of the eustachian tube is the

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torus tubarias

Question 17

The space within the larygopharynx lateral to the larynx

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piriform recess

Question 18

The passageway for air made up by 9 cartilages is the

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larynx

Question 19

The 9 cartilages of the larynx:

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thyroid, cricoid, epiglottic, 2 arytenoid, 2 corniculate, 2 cuneiform

Question 20

The laryngeal prominence is also known as the

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Adam’s Apple

Question 21

The space between the laryngeal inlet and vestibular folds is the

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vestibule of larynx

Question 22

The mucosa covering vestibular ligament (from thyroid to arytenoid cartilages)

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vestibular folds

Question 23

The space between vestibular and vocal folds

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laryngeal ventricle

Question 24

The mucosa covering vocal ligament (from thyroid to arytenoid cartilage)

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vocal folds

Question 25

The space from vocal folds to inferior border of cricoid cartilage (beginning of trachea)

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infraglottic cavity

Question 26

The ____ are the primary source for sound production

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vocal folds

Question 27

Air moving past the vocal folds causes the folds to

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vibrate

Question 28

The amount of air impacts the

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intensity

Question 29

The ___ is affected by laryngeal muscles changing length and tension of vocal folds

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pitch

Question 30

The vocal folds are ____ when swallowing to prevent food and drink from entering trachea

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fully adducted

Question 31

The vocal apparatus of the larynx (both vocal folds together)

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glottis

Question 32

The aperture between the vocal folds (opening)

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rima glottis

Question 33

During normal respiration, vocal ligaments are in ___ and the laryngeal muscles are ____

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resting position; relaxed

Question 34

During forced respiration, vocal ligaments are ___ and posterior crico-arytenoid muscles are ___

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abducted; contracted

Question 35

During phonation, vocal ligaments are ___, arytenoid muscles are ___, and lateral crico-arytenoid muscles are ___

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partially adducted; contracted; contracted

Question 36

When whispering, vocal ligaments are ___, lateral crico-arytenoid muscles are ___, and arytenoid muscles are ___

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fully adducted; contracted; relaxed

Question 37

The bridge of the nose is formed by the 2 ____, the nasal process of the ____bone, and the frontal process of the ___

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nasal bones; frontal; maxilla

Question 38

The 5 cartilages that form the external nose:

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2 lateral cartilages, 2 alar cartilages, and septal cartilage

Question 39

The external openings to the nasal cavity

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nares/nostrils

Question 40

The passageway for air entering the respiratory system extending from the nares to the choana

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nasal cavity

Question 41

The nasal concha on one side of the nose is enlarged--this means ____ is partially obstructed, and it prevents nasal mucous from ___

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air flow; drying out

Question 42

Superior to the superior meatus, the ____ is the opening of the sphenoidal sinus

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spheno-ethmoidal recess

Question 43

The openings of the posterior ethmoidal sinus are within the

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superior meatus

Question 44

The openings of anterior and middle ethmoidal sinuses, maxillary sinus, and frontal sinus are within the

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middle meatus

Question 45

The opening of the nasolacrimal duct is within the

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inferior meatus

Question 46

There are multiple openings for the ___ in the floor of the mouth

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sublingual glands

Question 47

Between the lips and the teeth is the

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vestibule

Question 48

The mucous membrane ridge that attaches the lips to the gums is the

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frenulum of upper lip

Question 49

The mucous membrane ridge that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth

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frenulum of the tongue

Question 50

On the lateral sides of the frenulum of the tongue are the openings for the

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submandibular glands

Question 51

The tongue has what 4 functions

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- moves food within the mouth during mastication - moves food back into pharynx during swallowing - sense of taste - moves during speech to help produce different sounds

Question 52

Taste buds are located within the ___ of the tongue

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papillae

Question 53

The lingual tonsils and the taste portion of the tongue are separated by the

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terminal sulcus

Question 54

The tissue of the thyroid gland is derived from the ____ of the tongue

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foramen cecum

Question 55

Each quadrant for primary teeth has:

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central and lateral incisor, canine, 1st and 2nd molars

Question 56

Adult humans have ___ teeth; most actually have __ due to wisdom teeth removal

Answer 56

32;28

Question 57

There are technically _ incisors, _ canine, _ premolars, and _ molars in each quadrant of the adult mouth

Answer 57

2; 1; 2; 3