Respiratory System Warm Up

Question 1

What is the serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs?

Answer 1

Visceral Pleura

Question 2

What happens to contaminated mucus in the trachea?

Answer 2

Cilia of the trachea beat continually to propel it toward the throat to be swallowed or spat out

Question 3

What is the nasopharynx?

Answer 3

-The superior portion of the pharynx
(Top of the throat)

Question 4

What is the epiglottis?

Answer 4

The flap of elastic cartilage that protects food from entering the larynx when swallowing

Question 5

How do vocal cords function?

Answer 5

-Vibration due to exhaled air
(Results in speech)

Question 6

What structure in the respiratory system allows for speech?

Answer 6

-Larynx
(Contains vocal cords)

Question 7

How many lobes does each lung have?

Answer 7

-Right lung
(3 lobes)
-Left lung
(2 lobes)

Question 8

How much air is exchanged during normal quiet breathing?

Answer 8

500 mL

Question 9

What separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity?

Answer 9

Both the hard and soft palate

Question 10

What causes aspiration pneumonia?

Answer 10

Obstruction of the trachea by a piece of food

Question 11

What tubes connect the middle ear to the nasopharynx?

Answer 11

Pharyngotympanic tubes

Question 12

Where are lingual tonsils located?

Answer 12

Lie at the base of the tounge