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Week 13 Study Stack
Week 12 Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system? | Distributes oxygen to cells |
| In the right lung, the superior and middle lobes are separated by the | Horizontal fissure. |
| The approximate length of the trachea, or windpipe, is _____ cm | 11 |
| 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 |
| The structures that deflect air as it passes through the nose are called: | Conchae |
| The fauces, one of the seven openings found in the pharynx, opens into the: | Oropharynx |
| The function of surfactant is to: | Prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. |
| The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the: | Nasopharynx. |
| The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the: | Septum |
| The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the: | cricoid cartilage. |