A&P Final Review: Respiratory System

The smallest branches of the "respiratory tree" end in clusters of microscopic air sacs called _____

A. Nasal Cavity
B. PharynxC. Larynx
D. Trachea
E. Bronchi
F. Alveoli

The vocal cords that allow us to speak are located in the _____

A. Nasal Cavity
B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Bronchi
E. Trachea
F. Alveoli

The ____ is a common passageway for both food and air.

A. Pharynx
B. Bronchi
C. Nasal Cavity
D. Alveoli
E. Larynx
F. Trachea

The ____ contains a mucus membrane, nasal septum, nasal conchae, and openings into the paranasal sinuses

A. Pharynx
B. Trachea
C. Bronchi
D. Larynx
E. Nasal Cavity
F. Alveoli

The smaller tubes that branch directly off the trachea and into the lungs are known as ____

A. Nasal Cavity
B. PharynxC. Larynx
D. Trachea
E. Bronchi
F. Alveoli

The ____ is a tough, flexible tube that is supported and protected by cartilage rings.

A. Bronchi
B. Larynx
C. Trachea
D. Alveoli
E. Nasal Cavity
F. Pharynx

True or False
False vocals cords vibrate to produce sound
True False

True or False
Oxygen and carbon dioxide move through the alveoli by diffusion
True False

True or False
The "punching bag" in the throat is the uvula
True False

True of False
The eustachian tubes are located in the lungs
True False

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system.
A. oxygen transportation
B. Carbon dioxide removal
C. Speech
D. All of the above

Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory system:
A. Pharynx
B. Lungs & bronchi
C. Larynx
D. Trachea

With regards to the respiratory system, the term "expiration" means:
A. Not breathing at all
B. Dying
C. Breathing in
D. Breathing out

We do not choke when swallowing because the _____ closes and prevents food or liquids from entering the respiratory tract.
A. esophagus
B. thyroid cartilage
C. vocal folds
D. epiglottis

The right lung contains
A. two lobes
B. three lobes
C. one lobe
D. four lobes

During inspiration, the
A. Lungs deflate
B. Diaphragm contracts
C. Volume of chest decreases
D. Diaphragm relaxes

The vital capacity is

A. the maximum amount of air that forcefully enters and exits the respiratory system
B. The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled forcefully
C. The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled forcefully
D. The amount of air inhaled & exhaled during a normal relaxed breath

The Pleura
A. is found within the trachea
B. is the serous membrane surrounding each lung
C. separates the left and right lungs
D. is the site of gas exchange in each lung

What is a bolus?

What is a chime?

The chief digestion function of the liver is

What is the Larynx

Gas exchange between blood and tissue

A. Tidal Volume
B. Tissue Respiration
C. Vital Capacity

Amount of air expired during normal relaxed breathing

A. Tissue Respiration
B. Tidal Volume
C. Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled and exhaled during a single resp.

A. Tidal Volume
B. Tissue Respiration
C. Vital Capacity

What is the function of the Alveoli