Quiz 6

What is the relationship between the pressures at label "3"?

P outside> P inside

Which muscle(s) contract(s) to cause the movement indicated by the arrows labeled "6" and "7"?

both rectus abdomens and internal intercostals

What is the function of the structure labeled "8"?

prevents food from entering the larynx

What is the relationship between the pressures at label "8"?

P outside < P inside

During a choking episode, most foreign objects are lodged in the ________ bronchus due to its larger diameter and steeper angle.

right primary

What is the function of the structures labeled "12"?

all are correct

The actual sites of gas exchange within the lungs are

alveoli

The most superior portion of the lung is termed the

apex

which muscles produce the movement labeled "1"

external intercostals

The following is a list of some airways.

4,1,2,7,5,3,6