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Week 13 Anatomy
Week 12 Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium. | pseudostratified columnar |
| Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with: | air. |
| The structures that deflect air as it passes through the nose are called: | conchae. |
| The structure in the neck known as the “Adam’s apple” is the: | thyroid cartilage. |
| The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the | cricoid cartilage. |
| Which of the following is not lined with a ciliated mucous membrane? | Vestibule |
| The small openings in the cribriform plate function to: | allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain. |
| Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system? | Distributes oxygen to cells |
| Which of the following lists the correct sequence of air as it passes through the nose into the pharynx? | Anterior nares vestibule inferior, middle, and superior meatus posterior nares |
| Which of the following is not a true statement? C. When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the floor of the thoracic cavity downward. D. Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax. | D. Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax. |
| Which of the following is not a function of the pharynx? | Determines the quality of the voice |