Respiratory System

The mucosa-lined windpipe that extends from the larynx to the 5th thoracic vertebra where it branches into the main bronchi tubes to the lungs. It is reinforced with C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage.

• glottis
• pharynx
• esophagus
• trachea

The Nasal cavity is shown by letter _______.

• A
• C
• G
• H

Besides providing a passageway for gases that your body needs to exchange in order to survive, the nose, pharynx, trachea, and bronchioles have another very important assignment. What is that assignment? (check all that are correct) .

• purify the inhaled air
• humidify the inhaled air
• warm the inhaled air
• filter the inhaled air

The lung structures where internal respiration occurs (gas exchange between the blood and tissue cells) are called ____________________.

• 1) Bronchioles
• 2) Alveoli
• 3) Pleural cavities
• 4) Trachies

The Pharynx is shown by letter _______.

• A
• B
• G
• H

The Trachea is shown by letter _______.

• A
• B
• G
• H

The Left and Right Bronchi are shown by letters _______.

• A & B
• F & J
• E & I
• G & H

The muscle that creates negative pressure so that the lungs inflate with air is the Diaphragm and is indicated by letter _______.

• F
• E
• H
• K

The Left and Right Bronchi are shown by letters _______.

• A & B
• F & J
• E & I
• G & H

Inflammation of the sinuses that can cause marked changes in voice quality is called ____________________.

• Pleurisy
• Bronchitus
• Sinusitus
• Ashthma