Practical Exam 3

Question 1

Define Adenoid.

Answer 1

Also referred to as the Pharyngeal Tonsil, the Adenoid is a mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharynx just behind the internal nares.

Question 2

Define Hilum.

Answer 2

Physical area on the surface of the lung where the pleura reflects to allow the pulmonary arteries, veins, and secondary bronchi to enter/exit the lung.

Question 3

Define Meatus.

Answer 3

An opening or passage into the body. The nasal meatuses are openings that allow drainage from the sinuses into the nasal cavity.

Question 4

Define True Vocal Fold.

Answer 4

Mucosal lining which folds over and contains the true vocal ligaments.

Question 5

Define False Vocal Fold.

Answer 5

Mucosal folds that are directly superior to the true vocal folds and serve to protect the true vocal ligaments.