Upper Respiratory System

Which is image shows the main organ of the respiratory system?

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Passage way that moistens the air and has hairs to trap dust and particles

• Nasal cavity
• Bronchi
• Mouth cavity
• Larynx

What is the function of the respiratory system

• Take in O2 only
• Remove CO2 only
• Take in O2 and remove CO2

• Make sugar

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What part of the upper respiratory tract is number 1?

• nostrils

• nasal cavity

• pharynx

• larynx

The pharynx is commonly called the:

• voicebox

• vocal folds

• throat

• nose

The pharynx is divided into how many sections?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which is not a part of the pharynx

• nasopharynx

• oropharynx

• tracheopharynx

• laryngeopharynx

The structure that contains the vocal cords is the:

• nasal conchae

• pharynx

• larynx

• trachea

Area #2 is the largest part of the larynx, it is commonly called the Adam's apple and known as the -

• pharynx

• thyroid cartilage

• epiglottis

• nasolarynx

A flap of cartilage on the larynx (Area #1) acts as a gatekeeper controlling the destination of food or air.

• thyroid cartilage

• pharynx

• epiglottis

• nasopharynx