Respiratory System

Front

The three mucosa-covered projections into the nasal cavity that greatly increase surface area of mucosa exposed to air are called ________.

Back

conchae

Front

The anterior portion of the palate that is supported by bone is called the ________.

Back

hard palate

Front

From superior to inferior, the three regions of the pharynx are the ________. Options: oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx

Back

nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx

Front

What part of the respiratory system routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech?

Back

larynx

Front

Which part of the larynx produces sounds when air passes by?

Back

vocal folds

Front

Which tissue forms the C-shaped rings that reinforce the trachea?

Back

hyaline cartilage

Front

The serous membrane that surrounds each lung is created by a parietal and visceral ________.

Back

pleura

Front

Which zone includes the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli and is where gas exchange occurs?

Back

respiratory zone

Front

The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is commonly called breathing or ________.

Back

pulmonary ventilation

Front

Gas exchange between the pulmonary blood and alveoli is called ________.

Back

external respiration