Respiratory Anatomy

Which are thin hairs located within the nostril that filter air

• olfactory receptors

• nasal septum

• Cilia

• Nostrils

Which structure lines the nose and houses the olfactory receptors

• mucous membranes

• mucus

Which tonsils are located at the back of the mouth and are visible to the naked eye

• nospharyngeal

• adenoids

• sublingual

• palatine

Which sinus is located above the eyebrows

• frontal

• maxillary

• sphenoid

• ethmoid

Which sinus can cause vision problems if it becomes infected

• frontal

• sphenoid

• maxillary

• ethmoid

Which sinus is irregularly shaped and close to the orbital cavity

• sphenoid

• ethmoid

• maxillary

• frontal

Which sinus is the largest sinus

• frontal

• maxillary

• ethmoid

• sphenoid

Which division of the pharynx is only used by the respiratory system

• oropharynx

• nasopharynx

• larnygopharnyx

Which structure is also known as the voicebox

• larynx

• trachea

• pharynx

To allow for speech, the vocal cords _

• open

• close & vibrate