The respiratory system

Which of the following structures closes off the larynx during swallowing

• glottis

• epiglottis

• esophagus

• Trachea

The passageway that is shared by both the digestive and respiratory system is the....

• larynx

• pharynx

• trachea

• nose

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

• bronchi

• alveoli

• capillaries

• bronchioles

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli is through a process called

• active transport

• conduction

• convection

• diffusion

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Tiny tubes that branch off of bronchi

• capillaries

• alveoli

• bronchioles

• pluera

This structure is also known as the voice box?

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Pharynx

• Nasal conchae

When air is leaving the lungs, after it passes through the bronchioles it will next enter the

• alveoli

• bronchi

• larynx

• trachea

Which part of the pharynx is most superior?

• laryngopharynx

• nasopharynx

• oropharynx

• alveolarpharynx

Given the following structures: 1. larynx 2. nasal cavity 3. pharynx 4. trachea Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation. 

• 1,2,3,4

• 2,3,1,4

• 2,1,3,4

• 4,2,3,1 

Name the structure labeled 4

• secondary Bronchi

• tertiary Bronchi

• Bronchi

• Bronchioles