Respiratory System Exam- Anatomy and Physiology 2024-2025

A funnel shaped tube that is the correct term for the throat. It is part of the respiratory and digestive systems.

• trachea
• pharynx
• larynx
• epiglottis

What is the name of the lipid that cover the alveoli?

• Mucus
• Lung lipid
• Lacrimal fluid
• Surfactant

Which structure keeps us from choking?

• Epiglottis
• Respiratory flap
• Bronchiole
• Glottis

What are the 3 sections of the pharynx? Choose all 3 correct answers:

• oropharynx
• nasopharynx
• laryngopharynx
• trachopharynx
• esophagopharynx

This is the part of the pleural membrane that covers the lungs

• parietal pleura
• visceral pleura

The is the tube that leads from the larynx to the lungs.

• trachea
• pharynx
• esophagus
• epiglottis

This divides the nasal cavity from left and right

• palantine bone
• nasal septum
• epiglottis
• larynx

Air moves over the vocal cords in this structure to create voice sounds.

• trachea
• bronchi
• larynx
• pharynx

Large tubes that divide off of the trachea and lead into the right and left lungs

• bronchi
• alveoli
• larynx
• pharynx

What TWO bones seperate the nose from the mouth? Pick TWO

• mandible
• maxilla
• palantine
• zygomatic
• lacrimal