Respiratory System

Which of the following is considered the "throat"?

• Oral cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

Which of the following is considered the "windpipe"?

• Oral cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

What organ is in the pericardial cavity in between the lungs?

• Heart

• Stomach

• Kidneys

• Brainstem

What muscle is in between the ribs and assists in inspiration?

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Trapezius

• Intercostals

• Pectoralis major

What wide muscle is at the base of the lungs and assists in inspiration?

• Rectus abdominis

• External obliques

• Diaphragm

• Latissimus dorsi

Which of the following describes the right lung?

• Has 3 lobes; larger because heart is on left side

• Has 3 lobes; smaller because heart is on the right side

• Has 2 lobes; smaller because heart is on the right side

• Has 2 lobes; larger because heart is on the left side

Which of the following describes the left lung?

• Has 3 lobes; larger because heart is on left side

• Has 3 lobes; smaller because heart is on the right side

• Has 2 lobes; smaller because heart is on the right side

• Has 2 lobes; larger because heart is on the left side

Which of the following is the serous cavity surrounding the lungs?

• Pleural cavity

• Peritoneum

• Synovial cavity

• Pericardium

Voice is produced at what body part?

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

This flap structure is the "gateway" determining passage into the larynx or the esophagus.

• Epiglottis

• Soft palate

• Palatine tonsil

• Uvula