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Anatomy Study Stack2
Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the small leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone? | epiglottis |
| Where does the gas exchange occur? | alveoli |
| What are the 2 divisions of the respiratory system? | Upper and lower respiratory tract |
| What does the larynx do? | voice production |
| Is Emphysema an obstructive or a restrictive respiratory disease? | obstructive |
| What structure in the neck is known as the "Adam's apple"? | thyroid cartilage |
| Substance that is secreted in the lungs that reduces surface tension within the alveoli? | surfactant |
| What are the smallest branches of the bronchial tree that attaches to the alveoli? | bronchioles |
| What is another name for the pharynx? | pharynx |
| Which type of cells produce surfactant? | type II alveolar cells |