Respiratory Processes Quiz

What is the process called that involves the movement of air in and out of the lungs?

• External Respiration

• Internal Respiration

• Cellular Respiration

• Breathing or Ventilation

What is the function of internal hairs in the nose?

• To enhance smell

• To prevent entry of large particles, debris, and contaminants

• To humidify the air

• To cool the air

Which structure is a bony protrusion that forms the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

• Nasal Septum

• Cribriform Plate

• Hard Palate

• Nasal Conchae

What is the function of the epiglottis in the larynx?

• To produce sound

• To prevent foreign objects from entering the trachea

• To aid in digestion

• To filter air

What is the function of the Thyroid Cartilage?

• It is the lowermost portion of the larynx.

• It is a shield-like structure that protrudes anteriorly.

• It is a muscle-controlled flap that closes the larynx during swallowing.

• It supports the corniculate cartilage.

In which direction do the cilia in the trachea beat?

• Same direction as incoming air

• Opposite direction of incoming air

• Random directions

• Downward towards the stomach

What is the sequence of air passage from the trachea to the alveoli?

• Trachea, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi, alveoli

• Trachea, main bronchi, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi, alveoli

• Trachea, segmental bronchi, lobar bronchi, alveoli

• Trachea, alveoli, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi

What is the role of the alveolar ducts in the respiratory system?

• To exchange gases

• To transport air to the alveolar sacs

• To filter air

• To produce mucus

What is the primary function of the alveolus?

• Gas exchange

• Blood circulation

• Nutrient absorption

• Waste filtration

How many lobes does the left lung have?

• One lobe

• Two lobes

• Three lobes

• Four lobes