Question 1

The paranasal sinuses are lined with respiratory mucosa.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The diameter of the trachea is about 2.5 inches.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The trachea provides part of an open passage from the outside to the lungs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The epiglottis is a small leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The larynx functions in the process of filtering,warming,and humidifying inspired air.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cribriform plate is perforated by many small holes through which branches of the olfactory nerve pass,relaying smell to the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are nine openings in the pharynx.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the paranasal sinuses?

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A)   They are air filled.
B)   They are named after the bones in which they are located.
C)   They drain or open into the oropharynx.
D)   All of the above are true of the paranasal sinuses.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Name the structures through which air passes from the beginning of the trachea to the alveoli.

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A: The structures through which air pass...

Question 10

Unlike the trachea,parts of the primary bronchi have complete cartilage rings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Besides being the name of a heart chamber,ventricle is the name of a part of the larynx.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The nares are the flaring cartilaginous expansions forming and supporting the outer side of each nostril opening.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The laryngeal cavity above the vestibular folds is called the infraglottic cavity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the vomeronasal organ and what does research evidence suggest its function might be?

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The vomeronasal organ (VNO), also known ...

Question 15

Explain why the bronchial tree is described as resembling an inverted tree trunk.

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The bronchial tree is often described as...

Question 16

Which of the following is not a true statement?

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A)   When the diaphragm relaxes, it returns to a domelike shape.
B)   When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the floor of the thoracic cavity downward.
C)   Changes in thorax size bring about inspiration and expiration.
D)   Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What are bronchopulmonary segments?

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Bronchopulmonary segments are anatomical...

Question 18

List two functions of the paranasal sinuses.

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The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spa...

Question 19

The rib cage and the diaphragm are considered part of the accessory structures of the respiratory system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ciliated respiratory mucosa
B)   Alveolar epithelium
C)   Capillary epithelium
D)   All of the above are part of the respiratory membrane.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 26: Anatomy of the Respiratory System

Explain why the bronchial tree is described as resembling an inverted tree trunk.

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The trachea provides part of an open passage from the outside to the lungs.

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The laryngeal cavity above the vestibular folds is called the infraglottic cavity.

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The epiglottis is a small leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone.

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The paranasal sinuses are lined with respiratory mucosa.

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The cribriform plate is perforated by many small holes through which branches of the olfactory nerve pass,relaying smell to the brain.

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The rib cage and the diaphragm are considered part of the accessory structures of the respiratory system.

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Besides being the name of a heart chamber,ventricle is the name of a part of the larynx.

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List two functions of the paranasal sinuses.

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Name the structures through which air passes from the beginning of the trachea to the alveoli.

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Which of the following is not part of the respiratory membrane?

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The diameter of the trachea is about 2.5 inches.

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Which of the following is not a true statement?

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There are nine openings in the pharynx.

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The nares are the flaring cartilaginous expansions forming and supporting the outer side of each nostril opening.

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Unlike the trachea,parts of the primary bronchi have complete cartilage rings.

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What is the vomeronasal organ and what does research evidence suggest its function might be?

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The larynx functions in the process of filtering,warming,and humidifying inspired air.

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What are bronchopulmonary segments?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the paranasal sinuses?

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