A&PII Chapter 22 Respiratory System Written Exam Correctly Answered.
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A&PII Chapter 22 Respiratory System Written Exam Correctly Answered.
Which of the following anatomical structures is not part of the conducting zone?
a) pharynx
b) nasal cavity
c) alveoli
d) bronchi - CORRECT ANSWER c) alveoli
What is the function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?
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A&PII Chapter 22 Respiratory System
Written Exam Correctly Answered.
Which of the following anatomical structures is not part of the conducting zone?
a) pharynx
b) nasal cavity
c) alveoli
d) bronchi - CORRECT ANSWER c) alveoli
What is the function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?
a) increase surface area
b) exchange gases
c) maintain surface tension
d) maintain air pressure - CORRECT ANSWER a) increase surface area
The fauces connects which of the following structures to the oropharynx?
a) nasopharynx
b) laryngopharynx
c) nasal cavity
d) oral cavity - CORRECT ANSWER d) oral cavity
Which of the following are structural features of the trachea?
a) c-shaped cartilage
, b) smooth muscle fibers
c) cilia
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a) c-shaped cartilage
Which of the following is not part of the bronchiole tree?
a) alveoli
b) bronchi
c) terminal bronchioles
d) respiratory bronchioles - CORRECT ANSWER c) terminal bronchioles
What is the role of the alveolar macrophages?
a) to secrete pulmonary surfactant
b) to secrete antimicrobial proteins
c) to remove pathogens and debris
d) to facilitate gas exchange - CORRECT ANSWER c) to remove pathogens and debris
Describe the three regions of the pharynx and their functions. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) nasopharynx:
connected to the posterior nasal cavity and functions as an airway.
2) oropharynx: continuous with the nasopharynx and is connected to the oral cavity and the fauces.
(passageway for air, food, and drink)
3. laryngopharynx: connected to the oropharynx, esophagus, and trachea. (passageway for air, food, and
drink)
If a person sustains an injury to the epiglottis, what would be the physiological result? - CORRECT
ANSWER epiglottis prevents food or drink from entering the trachea that may later settle into the lungs
and cause pneumonia.
Compare and contrast conducting and respiratory zones. - CORRECT ANSWER the conducting zone
involves all organs and structure that are not directly involved with gas exchange.
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