Chapter 11 - Quiz #1

Question 1

Contains vocal cords.

Answer 1

Larynx

Question 2

Contains millions of alveoli.

Answer 2

Lungs

Question 3

Space where air is warmed, moistened, and filtered.

Answer 3

Nasal cavity

Question 4

Large muscular sheet that contracts to increase thoracic pressure.

Answer 4

Diaphragm

Question 5

Air first enters the body through here.

Answer 5

Nostrils

Question 6

Cross-roads leading to esophagus or trachea.

Answer 6

Pharynx

Question 7

Smaller, numerous branches leading to alveoli.

Answer 7

Bronchioles

Question 8

Tube with cartilaginous rings that allow air to pass to the bronchus.

Answer 8

Trachea

Question 9

A slit within the vocal cords.

Answer 9

Glottis

Question 10

A branch off the trachea leading to the bronchioles.

Answer 10

Bronchus

Question 11

Prevents food from entering the trachea.

Answer 11

Epiglottis

Question 12

Nose provides for the entrance of air.

Answer 12

Passage

Question 13

Special cells/structures present in nasal cavity that allow for air to be moistened, warmed, and filtered. (5)

Answer 13

Bony Ridges (increase surface area during inhalation, trap water droplets during exhalation), hair, cilia, mucus-producing cells, and rich supply of blood.

Question 14

A person will breathe with their mouth. (3)

Answer 14

Oxygen supply is depleted, breathing rate increases, or nasal cavity is blocked (cold, congestion).

Question 15

Air in trachea with “mouth breathing”. (3)

Answer 15

Air contains pollution and particles (as it has not been filtered in the nasal cavities by hair/cilia), is lower in temperature, and less moist.

Question 16

Advantages of breathing via the nose. (2)

Answer 16

Increased filtration, greater chance to warm and moisten air (which improves diffusion rate).

Question 17

Disadvantages of breathing via the nose.

Answer 17

Smaller intake of air.

Question 18

Advantages of breathing via the mouth. (2)

Answer 18

Alternate pathway when nose breathing isn’t possible, and larger intakes of airwhen necessary.

Question 19

Disadvantages of breathing via the mouth. (2)

Answer 19

Air will contain unwanted pollutions and particles, air will be cold and not moistened.

Question 20

It is not possible to swallow and breathe simultaneously as:

Answer 20

The epiglottis closes over the trachea when you swallow.

Question 21

Reflex triggered when there is an irritant that provides a means to remove the irritant.

Answer 21

Coughing

Question 22

Air rushes out at a fast speed, quickly removing dust/debris that was slowly gathered by cilia and mucus.

Answer 22

Sneeze