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Anatomy

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dentify the letter that indicates a muscular tube that serves as a common passageway for food and air. D
Identify the letter that indicates structures that assist in filtering, heating, and humidifying inspired air. a
The roof of the nose is separated from the cranial cavity by a portion of the ethmoid bone called the cribriform plate.
Identify the letter that indicates the fibromuscular cartilaginous layer with hyaline cartilaginous rings that allow the trachea to bend and elongate but not collapse. d
Identify the letter that indicates the soft wall of the trachea allows the esophagus to expand anteriorly. B
Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that anchors the vocal cords posteriorly. A
The microscopic cilia function to move mucus toward the pharynx.
If you were to trace the movement of air through the nose into the pharynx, it would pass through the following structures in which order? anterior nares, vestibule, meatus, and posterior nares
The surface of the respiratory membrane inside each alveolus is coated with a fluid containing surfactant
Identify the letter that indicates Ciliated cells in this layer transport mucus laden with dust, bacteria, pollen, and viruses towards the pharynx. C
Identify the letter that indicates a flexible tube that has C-shaped cartilaginous rings that keep it from collapsing. E
The air-containing spaces that open, or drain, into the nasal cavity are called paranasal sinuses.
The trachea divides at its lower end into two primary bronchi.
Identify the letter that indicates the vocal fold, or true vocal cord. E
The trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs make up the lower respiratory tract.
The small leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the epiglottis.
Identify the letter that indicates a muscular tube that propels swallowed food to the stomach. A
Gas exchange occurs only in the alveoli
Identify the letter that indicates the trachealis muscle. B
The vibrissae function as filters
Which organ consists largely of cartilages that are attached to one another and to surrounding structures by muscles or fibrous and elastic tissue components? larynx
A common condition characterized by acute inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree is acute bronchitis.
Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that folds over the opening of the larynxthe glottis. The function of this cartilage is to prevent aspiration of foods and liquids into the lower respiratory tubes. B
Identify the letter that indicates the uvula. C
Identify the letter that indicates the vestibular fold, or false vocal cord. C
Identify the letter that indicates the opening of the pharyngotympanic tube. B
The _____ of each lung lies against the ribs and is rounded to match the contours of the thoracic cavity. costal surface
An inflammation of the lower respiratory tract that involves the airways of the lungs is called pneumonia
Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that has a laryngeal prominence that is also known as the "Adam's apple." D
During respiration, the thorax becomes larger when the chest is raised.
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