Respiratory Anatomy

Which of the following structures closes off the larynx during swallowing

• glottis

• epiglottis

• esophagus

• palate

The anatomical name for the windpipe is the

• glottis

• epiglottis

• trachea

• vocal cords

A chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea

• pharynx
• trachea
• epiglottis
• larynx

Letter B is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?

• Nose
• Trachea
• Lungs
• Diaphragm

What does a spasm of the diaphragm cause?

• cough
• sneeze
• hiccup
• yawn

cleans, moistens, and warms the air

• trachea
• larynx
• nasal passage
• windpipe

Given the following structures:
1. larynx
2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx
4. trachea
Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation. 

• 1,2,3,4
• 2,3,1,4
• 2,1,3,4
• 4,2,3,1 

Tiny tubes that branch off of bronchi

• capillaries
• alveoli
• bronchioles
• pluera

The diaphragm is found:

• At the back of the throat.
• Below the larynx.
• Under the epiglottis.
• Under the rib cage.

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

• bronchi
• alveoli
• capillaries
• bronchioles