Question 1

Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral cavity 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Rib cage 
D)  Diaphragm 
A)  Oral cavity 
B)  Trachea 
C)  Rib cage 
D)  Diaphragm

Question 2

The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  septum. 
B)  conchae. 
C)  cribriform plate. 
D)  turbinates. 
A)  septum. 
B)  conchae. 
C)  cribriform plate. 
D)  turbinates.

Question 3

The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified columnar 
B)  pseudostratified columnar 
C)  simple squamous 
D)  simple columnar 
A)  stratified columnar 
B)  pseudostratified columnar 
C)  simple squamous 
D)  simple columnar

Question 4

Richard is a heavy smoker.Recently he has noticed that when he gets up in the morning,he has a bothersome cough that brings up a large amount of mucus.The cough persists for several minutes and then stops until the next morning.What is an explanation for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Richard's symptoms suggest that he may b

Question 5

Ciliated mucus lines both the trachea and bronchi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Olfactory epithelium is found:

Accepted Answer

A)  lining the nasopharynx. 
B)  covering the superior turbinate. 
C)  lining the paranasal sinuses. 
D)  in all of the above. 
A)  lining the nasopharynx. 
B)  covering the superior turbinate. 
C)  lining the paranasal sinuses. 
D)  in all of the above.

Question 7

Which statement differentiates between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx,and explains which one moves the larynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; neither muscle moves nor displaces the larynx as a whole. 
B)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; contraction of the extrinsic muscles actually moves or displaces the larynx as a whole. 
C)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; contraction of the intrinsic muscles actually moves or displaces the larynx as a whole. 
D)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion outside of the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin and insertions on the larynx and actually move or displace the larynx as a whole. 
A)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; neither muscle moves nor displaces the larynx as a whole. 
B)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; contraction of the extrinsic muscles actually moves or displaces the larynx as a whole. 
C)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion on the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin on some other structure; contraction of the intrinsic muscles actually moves or displaces the larynx as a whole. 
D)  Intrinsic muscles have both their origin and insertion outside of the larynx, whereas extrinsic muscles insert on the larynx but have their origin and insertions on the larynx and actually move or displace the larynx as a whole.

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-specialized ciliated mucous membrane that lines the respiratory tract down to the bronchioles

Accepted Answer

A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares 
A) Larynx 
B) Pleura 
C) Turbinates 
D) Respiratory membrane 
E) Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares

Question 9

The fauces,one of the seven openings found in the pharynx,opens into the:

Accepted Answer

A)  oropharynx. 
B)  nasopharynx. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
A)  oropharynx. 
B)  nasopharynx. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  Both A and B are correct.

Question 10

Which of these is the only opening to the oropharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fauces 
B)  Eustachian tubes (auditory tubes) 
C)  Posterior nares 
D)  The esophagus 
A)  The fauces 
B)  Eustachian tubes (auditory tubes) 
C)  Posterior nares 
D)  The esophagus

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true about the respiratory mucosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cilia can "taste" bitter toxins in the air. 
B)  The cilia respond to toxins by moving more rapidly to remove the toxin. 
C)  The longer a cilia is exposed to a toxin, the more effectively it moves to expel it. 
D)  All of the above statements are true about the respiratory mucosa. 
A)  The cilia can "taste" bitter toxins in the air. 
B)  The cilia respond to toxins by moving more rapidly to remove the toxin. 
C)  The longer a cilia is exposed to a toxin, the more effectively it moves to expel it. 
D)  All of the above statements are true about the respiratory mucosa.

Question 12

Cellular respiration occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the alveoli. 
B)  on the red blood cell. 
C)  in the mitochondria. 
D)  in both A and B. 
A)  in the alveoli. 
B)  on the red blood cell. 
C)  in the mitochondria. 
D)  in both A and B.

Question 13

The changing shape of the pharynx allows the production of different vowel sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The larynx lies ventral to the third,fourth,and fifth vertebrae and superior to the pharynx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The respiratory cilia can "taste" bitter toxins and beat more rapidly to remove the toxins from the airway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Mandibular 
D)  Sphenoid 
A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Mandibular 
D)  Sphenoid

Question 17

The lower pair of folds in the mucous membrane of the larynx serve as the true vocal cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research suggests that the function of the vomeronasal organ is the detection of pheromones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following does not distribute air?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trachea 
B)  Bronchus 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Nose 
A)  Trachea 
B)  Bronchus 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Nose

Question 20

Air and blood are in direct contact in the alveoli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Anatomy of the Respiratory System

Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the respiratory system?

The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the:

The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium.

Richard is a heavy smoker.Recently he has noticed that when he gets up in the morning,he has a bothersome cough that brings up a large amount of mucus.The cough persists for several minutes and then stops until the next morning.What is an explanation for this condition?

Ciliated mucus lines both the trachea and bronchi.

Olfactory epithelium is found:

Which statement differentiates between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx,and explains which one moves the larynx?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -specialized ciliated mucous membrane that lines the respiratory tract down to the bronchioles

The fauces,one of the seven openings found in the pharynx,opens into the:

Which of these is the only opening to the oropharynx?

Which of the following statements is not true about the respiratory mucosa?

Cellular respiration occurs:

The changing shape of the pharynx allows the production of different vowel sounds.

The larynx lies ventral to the third,fourth,and fifth vertebrae and superior to the pharynx.

The respiratory cilia can "taste" bitter toxins and beat more rapidly to remove the toxins from the airway.

Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?

The lower pair of folds in the mucous membrane of the larynx serve as the true vocal cords.

Research suggests that the function of the vomeronasal organ is the detection of pheromones.

Which of the following does not distribute air?

Air and blood are in direct contact in the alveoli.

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