Respiratory System Review

Which of the following structures connects the nose to the throat?

• nasopharynx

• oropharynx

• larynx

• laryngopharynx

Which of the following describes the path of carbon dioxide as it leaves your capillaries and exits through the respiratory system?

• alveoli, bronchi, bronchioles, trachea, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose

• mouth/nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

• mouth/nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchioles, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

• alveoli, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose

You are sitting calmly while you work on this test. The amount of air that is regularly being exchanged through your lungs during this time is called the

• residual volume

• vital capacity

• total lung capacity

• tidal volume

Your doctor told you that you have an upper respiratory infection. Which of the following structures would not be affected by this infection?

• bronchi

• pharynx

• larynx

• nose

Your friend had her larynx removed. What will she be unable to do?

• cough

• swallow

• breathe

• speak

During inhalation, which of the following muscles contract to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity and allow air to flow in?

• Diaphragm

• Intercostal muscles

• Abdominal muscles

• Both Diaphragm and Intercostal Muscles

The largest cartilaginous portion of the larynx that is prominent in men and commonly called the "Adam’s apple" is

• the thyroid cartilage

• the trachea

• the cricoid cartilage

• the vocal cords

The 2 respiratory control groups that collect sensory information and control regular, quiet breathing are located in the:

• medulla & pons

• cerebrum & pons

• midbrain & thyroid gland

• cerebrum & cerebellum

The function of the pleural fluid is

• to keep the alveoli moist.

• to collect and trap foreign particles.

• to prevent the alveoli from collapsing.

• to reduce friction on surrounding tissues and ribcage.

Which of the following is NOT true of the respiratory zone?

• It is found within the trachea.

• It is the site of external ventilation.

• It contains capillaries and alveoli.

• Gasses are exchanged there.