MT Chapter 7 +1 Opp

What is the primary function of the Epiglottis?

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce vocal sounds

• To filter the air we breathe

• To guide food and drink into the correct pathway

Answer explanation

The primary function of the Epiglottis is to guide food and drink into the correct pathway, preventing them from entering the airway and lungs.

What type of cartilage is the Epiglottis made of?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic Cartilage

• Calcified Cartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

Answer explanation

The Epiglottis is made of Elastic Cartilage, which is a type of cartilage that is flexible and provides support while allowing for movement.

Which part of the Pharynx comes into contact with the Nasal Cavity?

• Nasopharynx

• Esopharynx

• Laryngopharynx

• Oropharynx

Answer explanation

The Nasopharynx is the part of the Pharynx that comes into contact with the Nasal Cavity.

What is the main job of Hyaline Cartilage?

• To produce mucus

• To reduce friction

• To retain its shape

• To support the external ear

Answer explanation

The main job of Hyaline Cartilage is to reduce friction, not to produce mucus, retain its shape, or support the external ear.

What triggers the cough reflex?

• Air passing smoothly into the lungs

• Food or drink entering the respiratory tract

• Breathing in through the nose

• Swallowing

Answer explanation

The cough reflex is triggered by food or drink entering the respiratory tract, causing irritation and prompting the body to expel the foreign substance.

What is the structure that air passes through to get into the lungs?

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Epiglottis

• Esophagus

Answer explanation

Air passes through the trachea to get into the lungs, as it serves as the main airway that connects the throat to the lungs.

What is Aspiration?

• The process of breathing in

• Food or drink going down the wrong tube

• The act of swallowing

• The movement of the diaphragm

Answer explanation

Aspiration refers to food or drink going down the wrong tube, not the process of breathing in, the act of swallowing, or the movement of the diaphragm.

What is the role of the Hyoid Bone during swallowing?

• It puts tension on the Epiglottis

• It assists in vocalization

• It provides structural support to the larynx

• It contracts muscles to push food down

Answer explanation

The role of the Hyoid Bone during swallowing is to put tension on the Epiglottis, helping to prevent food from entering the airway.

What can cause food or drink to go down the 'wrong tube'?

• Swallowing too quickly

• Eating while standing up

• Laughing, hiccuping, or getting startled while swallowing

• Drinking cold beverages

Answer explanation

Laughing, hiccuping, or getting startled while swallowing can cause food or drink to go down the 'wrong tube'.

What is Pneumonitis?

• A type of digestive enzyme

• Inflammation of the lung tissue

• A bacterial infection in the lungs

• A viral infection in the respiratory tract

Answer explanation

Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung tissue, not a digestive enzyme, bacterial infection, or viral infection.