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Respiratory System

Respiratory

Which of the following does not distribute air? a. Alveolus b. Nose c. Trachea d. Bronchus a. Alveolus
The largest of the paranasal sinuses is the: Maxillary
The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of what? pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with: air
The more common name for the pharynx is the: throat
The structure known as the "Adam's apple," located in the neck is the: thyroid cartilage
The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the: epiglottis
The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are: bronchioles
Gas exchange, the lungs' main and vital function, takes place in the: alveoli
The function of surfactant is: prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration.
The total number of lobes in BOTH lungs is: 5
Standard atmospheric pressure is: 760 mm Hg.
Which muscles are used for forced expiration? Abdominal muscles and internal intercostals
The vital capacity is equal to the sum of the: inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume
Excessive fluid in the pleural cavity would be most likely to cause: decreased vital capacity
 

 



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