Respiratory System Flashcard

Front

From superior to inferior, the portions of the pharynx are as follows: nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx.

Back

nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx

Front

The tonsils are part of the respiratory system and the ___________ system.

Back

lymphatic

Front

Which portion of the larynx is responsible for keeping the airway open? Options: vocal cords, cartilage, epiglottis

Back

cartilage

Front

When the vocal cords are stretched tightly, what type of sound is produced?

Back

high pitch

Front

In the trachea, the cartilaginous rings are U-shaped. They are open on one side to allow movement of: the larynx., the lungs., the diaphragm., the esophagus.

Back

the esophagus.

Front

Which of the following pair is mismatched? tidal volume- the amount of air exchanged by lungs at rest, residual volume- the amount of air someone can consciously exchange with the environment, inspiratory reserve volume- additional amount of air that can be consciously inhaled, expiratory reserve volume- additional amount of air that can be consciously exhaled

Back

residual volume- the amount of air someone can consciously exchange with the environment

Front

What two structures in the brainstem are responsible for breathing?

Back

pons & medulla

Front

Which of the following is the most important stimulus to control the respiratory rate? Options: physical factors, chemical factors, emotional factors, conscious control

Back

chemical factors