Respiratory Anatomy

Front

The smallest conducting respiratory passageways are called the

Back

bronchioles

Front

Which of the following structures closes off the larynx during swallowing: glottis, epiglottis, esophagus, palate?

Back

epiglottis

Front

The anatomical name for the windpipe is the

Back

trachea

Front

The main function of the squamous epithelial cells in the alveolar walls is

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gas exchange

Front

The main function of surfactant in the alveoli is

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to reduce surface tension of the avleolar fluid

Front

Structure A represents

Back

the epiglottis

Front

Structure B represents

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thyroid cartilage

Front

All of the following are functions of the larynx EXCEPT: provides a patent airway, acts in voice production, serves as a switching mechanism to route food into the esophagus, stimulation of the diaphragm

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stimulation of the diaphragm

Front

alveoli

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are specialized structures for gas exchange, have a large surface area for their size, are specialized for optimal diffusion

Front

A chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea

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pharynx