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Anatomy
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| The approximate length of the trachea, or windpipe, is _____ cm. | 11 cm |
| The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the: | Septum |
| An inflammation of the lower respiratory tract that involves the airways of the lungs is called | pneumonia. |
| nterferon inhibits the spread of: | viruses and bacteria |
| The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the | Thymus |
| A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n) | monocyte. |
| Masses of lymphoid tissue located in a protective ring under the mucous membranes in the mouth and the back of the throat are called | tonsils. |
| Erythrocytes begin their maturation sequence in red bone marrow from nucleated cells known as: | hematopoietic stem cells. |
| Renal veins drain blood from the | kidneys. |
| Which of these structures is not found in the left lung? | Horizontal fissure |
| The anatomical division of the pharynx that is located behind the mouth from the soft palate above to the level of the hyoid bone below is called the: | oropharynx. |
| The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are: | bronchioles. |
| The total number of lobes in both lungs is: | 5 |
| Which of the following is true of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx? | They serve in voice production. |
| The largest of the paranasal sinuses is the: | maxillary. |