Respiratory System

Question 1

What is the largest part of the nasal cavity?

Answer 1

Respiratory Region

Question 2

In the respiratory region of the nasal cavity what is the name of the combination of cells responsible for clearance?

Answer 2

Mucocillary apparatus

Question 3

In the respiratory region of the nasal cavity, what is the name of the projections from he lateral wall that narrow the lumen of the nasal cavity & increase the area of contract of inhaled air with respiratory mucous membrane; thus regulating the quality & quantity of inhaled air?

Answer 3

Conchae turbinates

Question 4

Describe metaplasia

Answer 4

change from ciliated stratified epithelium to squamous stratified epithelium

Question 5

This cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell

Answer 5

Cr. N. 1

Question 6

Regions rich in venous plexuses or swell bodies (distended with blood)

Answer 6

olfactory & respiratory regions.

Question 7

Organ for chemoreception/ Sexual behavior

Answer 7

Vomeronasal Organ

Question 8

Where are Club/Clara cells located & what is their function?

Answer 8

Found in terminal & respiratory bronchioles. They are a source of surfactant-like substance which aids in maintaining potency of airway. Metabolize airborne toxins, may have immune function