Respiratory 1

Question 1

What does the respiratory system do to the air we breather

Answer 1

Filters, warms, and humidifies

Question 2

Sinuses, which are closely related to the respiratory system also effect

Answer 2

Speech or sound production and sense of smell

Question 3

Respiratory organs

Answer 3

Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Question 4

Alveoli

Answer 4

Endings of many branches that are extremely tiny and very thin walled

Question 5

Composed of the nose, pharynx, and larynx

Answer 5

Upper respiratory tract

Question 6

Consists of trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs

Answer 6

Lower respiratory tract.

Question 7

Respiratory mucosa

Answer 7

Membrane that lines most of the air distribution tubes in the system

Question 8

Produces mucus

Answer 8

Goblet cells

Question 9

Nostrils

Answer 9

External nares

Question 10

Separated the nasal cavities

Answer 10

Nasal septum

Question 11

Spaces or cavities located inside the frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal, and ethmoid bones

Answer 11

Paranasal sinuses

Question 12

Collect tears from the corner of each eyelid and drain into the nasal cavity

Answer 12

Lacrimal sacs

Question 13

Uppermost part of the pharynx just behind the nasal cavities

Answer 13

Nasopharynx

Question 14

Portion of the pharynx behind the mouth

Answer 14

Oropharynx

Question 15

Lowest portion of the pharynx

Answer 15

Laryngopharynx

Question 16

Voice box

Answer 16

Larynx

Question 17

Two short fibrous bands that stretch across the interior of the larynx

Answer 17

Vocal cords

Question 18

Space between the vocal cords

Answer 18

Glottis

Question 19

Partially covers the opening the the larynx

Answer 19

Epiglottis

Question 20

Windpipe

Answer 20

Teaches

Question 21

2 basic functions of the respiratory system organs

Answer 21

Air distributor and gas exchanger