Respiratory system

Question 1

Which muscles are responsible for increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation

Answer 1

diaphragm and external intercostal muscles

Question 2

this structure is primarily responsible for production of sounds with the mouth

Answer 2

vocal folds - cords

Question 3

whats the term for the volume of air that inhaled and exhaled during a normal resting breath

Answer 3

tidal volume

Question 4

this structure helps prevent food from entering the trachea

Answer 4

epiglottis

Question 5

the order of structures that a molecule of oxygen would pass through during inhalation

Answer 5

nares
nasal cavity
nasopharynx
oropharynx 
laryngopharynx

Question 6

how many primary bronchi does the average person have?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

What’s the term for the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled or exhaled in a single forced breath

Answer 7

Vital capacity

Question 8

where does gas exchange first begin

Answer 8

respiratory bronchiole

Question 9

which muscles are responsible for decreasing the volume of thoracic cavity during forced exhalation

Answer 9

internal intercostal muscles

Question 10

carbon dioxide most influences the breathing rate of an individual true or false?

Answer 10

true

Question 11

which cells secrete mucus which lines the trachea?

Answer 11

goblet cells

Question 12

which structure is found immediately posterior to the trachea

Answer 12

esophagus

Question 13

the adams apple is made of bone true or false?

Answer 13

false. its made of thyroid cartilage

Question 14

the respiratory bronchiole is part of the conducting zone, true or false?

Answer 14

false

Question 15

how many lobes are found in each lung

Answer 15

left lung - 2

right lung - 3

Question 16

whats the term for the volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximum exhalation?

Answer 16

residual volume