Anatomy of the upper airway

Question 1

What is the primary function of the upper airway?

Answer 1

To conduct air in and out of the lungs.

Question 2

True or False: The upper airway includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the upper airway that connects the nasal cavity to the larynx.

Answer 3

pharynx

Question 4

What structure is primarily responsible for filtering, warming, and humidifying inspired air?

Answer 4

Nasal cavity

Question 5

Which part of the pharynx is located behind the nasal cavity?

Answer 5

Nasopharynx

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the upper airway? A) Larynx B) Trachea C) Nasopharynx D) Oropharynx

Answer 6

B) Trachea

Question 7

What anatomical structure is commonly referred to as the ‘voice box’?

Answer 7

Larynx

Question 8

True or False: The oropharynx is located behind the mouth.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the role of the epiglottis in the upper airway?

Answer 9

To prevent food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the uppermost part of the pharynx.

Answer 10

nasopharynx

Question 11

Which structure contains the vocal cords?

Answer 11

Larynx

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which of the following structures contributes to the resonance of the voice? A) Nasal cavity B) Pharynx C) Larynx D) All of the above

Answer 12

D) All of the above

Question 13

What is the anatomical term for the throat?

Answer 13

Pharynx

Question 14

True or False: The lower airway includes the trachea and bronchi.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What type of tissue primarily lines the nasal cavity?

Answer 15

Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the oropharynx to the larynx.

Answer 16

laryngopharynx

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the nasal conchae?

Answer 17

To increase the surface area for filtering and humidifying air.

Question 18

Which part of the upper airway is involved in the process of swallowing?

Answer 18

Pharynx

Question 19

Multiple choice: The uvula is located in which part of the upper airway? A) Nasopharynx B) Oropharynx C) Larynx D) None of the above

Answer 19

B) Oropharynx

Question 20

What is the significance of the vestibular folds in the larynx?

Answer 20

They protect the vocal cords and help prevent foreign objects from entering the airway.

Question 21

True or False: The upper airway plays a role in speech production.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a muscular tube that serves both respiratory and digestive functions.

Answer 22

pharynx

Question 23

What are the two main divisions of the pharynx?

Answer 23

Oropharynx and laryngopharynx

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which structure is NOT part of the upper airway? A) Nasal cavity B) Oropharynx C) Bronchi D) Larynx

Answer 24

C) Bronchi

Question 25

What is the primary function of the larynx?

Answer 25

To produce sound and protect the airway during swallowing.

Question 26

True or False: The larynx is located inferior to the pharynx.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the 'Adam's apple' prominence in males.

Answer 27

thyroid cartilage

Question 28

What role does the ciliated epithelium play in the upper airway?

Answer 28

It helps to trap and move debris out of the airway.

Question 29

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the upper airway? A) Conduct air B) Filter air C) Humidify air D) All of the above

Answer 29

D) All of the above

Question 30

What is the anatomical term for the space between the vocal folds?

Answer 30

Glottis

Question 31

True or False: The upper airway is only involved in respiration.

Answer 31

False