Anatomy Quiz

Separates the nose from the mouth

• Palate

• Tongue

• Epiglottis

• Uvula

These are shelf-like structures increasing surface area in the nose

• Conchae

• Septum

• Nasal Cavity

• Sinuses

What is the purpose of the Eustachian or pharyngotympanic tube?

• To equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum

• To transmit sound from the outer ear to the inner ear

• To protect the ear from loud noises

• To produce earwax

The lymphatic tissue in the throat is called?

• Tonsils

• Adenoids

• Lymph nodes

• Thymus

The elastin connective tissue in the lungs is called:

• Collagen

• Stroma

• Fibrin

• Keratin

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What are alveoli?

• Tiny air sacs in the lungs

• small branches in the lungs

• lining of the lung

• connective tissue in the lung

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

This measures lung capacity

• Spirometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

Bicarbonate or hemoglobin carries carbon dioxide

• Bicarbonate

• Hemoglobin

_________ moves the mucous toward the throat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

_________ vibrate to create sound