Respiratory Quiz 1

Which of the following is part of the respiratory zone of the respiratory system?

Alveolus

Which of the following is not a paired cartilage of the larynx?

Cricoid

The trachea is posterior to the esophagus.

False

The trachea contains circular elastic cartilage rings.

False, made up of hyaine cartilage

Which is the most inferior part of the pharynx?

Laryngopharynx

Which of the following is not a sinus?

Mandibular

Which region of the nasal cavity is responsible for detecting odor?

Olfactory region

What divides the nasal cavity into a left and right side?

Septum

Which part of the following is not a part of the pharynx?

Tracheopharynx ( Is included: laryngopharynx, nasopharynx, and oropharynx)

Which is the name of the inner fold of the larynx that is responsible for producing sound?

Vocal folds

Which of the following is responsible for protecting the larynx from the entry of food?

epiglottis

The esophagus is located anterior to the trachea

false

What is the innermost layer of the trachea

mucosa

Which part of the pharynx is designated for air only?

nasopharynx

Which of the following is part of the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

terminal bronchioles

The arytenoid cartilage is made up of hyaline cartilage

true