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Anatomy 9.1 - The Upper Respiratory system

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The respiratory system (sometimes called the pulmonary system) works with the cardiovascular system and is often called the -

a)

pulmonary system

b)

cardiopulmonary system

c)

pulmonary cardio system

d)

the cardio system

2.

The two openings of the nose are called the -

a)

nodules

b)

vestibules

c)

nares

d)

olfactory opening

3.

The roof of the nasal cavity is the olfactory region which is lined with ______________ which allow you to smell things.

a)

olfactory nares

b)

olfactory receptors

c)

olfactory stimulants

d)

olfactory cavities

4.

Three uneven scroll like bones extend down the nasal cavity to increase the turbulence of airflow in the nasal passage. This allows more particles to be trapped in the mucous membrane lining

a)

nares

b)

conchae

c)

palate

d)

sinuses

5.

This structure separates the nasal cavity from the mouth. It is commonly called the roof of the mouth.

a)

nares

b)

conchae

c)

palate

d)

sinuses

6.

These are air filled cavities that surround the nose that warm and moisten inspired air and amplify the tone of the voice.

a)

conchae

b)

palate

c)

sinuses

d)

pharynx

7.

A muscular passageway that transport air, food, or liquid from the nasal cavity or oral cavities to the trachea and esophagus.

a)

sinuses

b)

pharynx

c)

larynx

d)

nares

8.

Area #1 where air enters the throat through the nose is called the -

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nasopharynx

d)

lattapharynx

9.

Area #2 where air enters the throat through the mouth is called the -

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nasopharynx

d)

lattapharynx

10.

Area #3 the lower part of the throat, is called -

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nasopharynx

d)

lattapharynx

11.

Area #1 found in the back of the nasopharynx is called the -

a)

lingual tonsils

b)

palatine tonsils

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

basal tonsils

12.

Area #2 is found in the oropharynx

a)

lingual tonsils

b)

palatine tonsils

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

basal tonsils

13.

Area #3 is also found in the pharynx, near the base of the tongue

a)

lingual tonsils

b)

palatine tonsils

c)

pharyngeal tonsils

d)

basal tonsils

14.

This structure is known as the -

a)

tonsil

b)

pharynx

c)

larynx

d)

trachea

15.

Area #2 is the largest part of the larynx, it is commonly called the Adam's apple and known as the -

a)

pharynx

b)

thyroid cartilage

c)

epiglottis

d)

nasolarynx

16.

A flap of cartilage on the larynx (Area #1) acts as a gatekeeper controlling the destination of food or air.

a)

thyroid cartilage

b)

pharynx

c)

epiglottis

d)

nasopharynx

17.

Structure #2 also called "the windpipe" is lined with mucous membranes that have cilia that try to sweep particles out of the system.

a)

alveoli

b)

bronchiole

c)

trachea

d)

larynx

18.

(Area #3 ) Located at the base of the trachea, if divides the pathway for air into left and right branches

a)

alveoli

b)

trachea

c)

primary bronchi

d)

secondary bronchi

19.

The Bronchi subdivide into smaller Y-shaped thin walled branches (Area #6 ). The smallest conducting passageways of the bronchi.

a)

trachea

b)

primary bronchi

c)

secondary bronchi

d)

bronchioles

20.

Are grape like air sacs at the end of the bronchioles where gas is exchanged with the capillaries.

a)

alveoli

b)

surfactant

c)

bronchiole

d)

gas bubbles

21.

The area of the thoracic cavity between the lungs houses the heart, trachea, and other structures. (Area #2)

a)

percolator

b)

respiratory foramen

c)

mediastinum

d)

diaphragm

22.

Small openings in the alveoli walls that allows gas and the macrophages to travel between each grape-like cluster are called

a)

alveoli

b)

surfactant

c)

pores of Kohn

d)

conchae

23.

A thin double walled fluid membrane that surrounds the lungs.

a)

surfactant

b)

pleural sac

c)

palate

d)

surfactant