Anatomy Exam Respiratory System Anatomy

Question 1

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

To prevent food and liquids from entering the larynx during swallowing

Answer

The epiglottis folds over the glottis during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the larynx and trachea.

Question 2

The trachea bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi at which anatomical landmark?

Accepted Answer

Carina

Answer

The carina is the internal ridge at the point of tracheal bifurcation into the right and left primary bronchi, located at the level of the sternal angle.

Question 3

How many lobes does the right lung have?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

The right lung has three lobes (upper, middle, and lower) separated by the horizontal and oblique fissures.

Question 4

Which cartilage forms the 'Adam's apple' in the larynx?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid cartilage

Answer

The thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage of the larynx and forms the anterior prominence known as the 'Adam's apple.'

Question 5

What type of epithelium lines the trachea and primary bronchi?

Accepted Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Answer

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium lines the conducting zone airways; its cilia beat to propel mucus and trapped particles toward the pharynx.

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Anatomy Exam Respiratory System Anatomy