The Upper Respiratory Tract

Question 1 of 48

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What occurs within the nasal cavity?

Select one of the following:

Almost 100% saturation of air with water
50% saturation of air with water
Almost 100% saturation of blood with oxygen
Cooling of the air

Explanation

Question 2 of 48

1

What is the opening of the nose referred to as?

Select one of the following:

Anterior nares
Posterior nares
Nasal cavity
Paranasal sinus

Explanation

Question 3 of 48

1

What does the posterior nares lead to?

Select one of the following:

Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi

Explanation

Question 4 of 48

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What name is given to the folds of the nasal cavity wall that force air to cross on top and in-between to warm it?

Select one of the following:

Nasal conchae
Paranasal sinuses
Nares
Nostrils

Explanation

Question 5 of 48

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Which of the following is another mechanism to increase warming of air entering the nasal cavity?

Select one of the following:

Blood vessels in nasal cavity close to mucosa
Two nostrils instead of one
Secretion of mucous
Simple squamous epithelium

Explanation

Question 6 of 48

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Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the nasal cavity shown here.

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Sinus in frontal bone

Nasal bone

Hyaline cartilage

Anterior nares

Maxilla

Hard palate

Nasopharynx

Inferior nasal concha

Middle nasal concha

Superior nasal concha

Ethmoid bone

Sinus in sphenoid bone

Nasopharyngeal tonsil

Posterior nares

Opening of auditory tube

Soft palate

Explanation

Question 7 of 48

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Upper respiratory tract

Nasal cavity

Pharynx

Larynx

Lower respiratory tract

Trachea

Primary bronchi

Lungs

Explanation

Question 8 of 48

1

What is the pharynx?

Select one of the following:

A muscular tube connecting the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus
A cartilaginous tube connecting the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus
A fold of nasal mucosa found in the nasal cavity
The anterior opening of the nose

Explanation

Question 9 of 48

1

Where does the pharynx begin?

Select one of the following:

Base of the skull
Anterior nares
Epiglottis
Cricoid cartilage

Explanation

Question 10 of 48

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Where does the pharynx end?

Select one of the following:

Cricoid cartilage (C6)
Cricoid cartilage (C1)
Base of the skull
Posterior nares

Explanation

Question 11 of 48

1

Drag and drop the correct answers to describe this portion of the upper respiratory tract, paying particular attention to the pharynx.

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Posterior/internal nares

Oral cavity

Uvula

Epiglottis

Larynx

Oesophagus

Nasopharynx

Oropharynx

Laryngopharynx

Explanation

Question 12 of 48

1

Which part of the pharynx conditions inspired air and propagates it into the larynx?

Select one of the following:

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

Explanation

Question 13 of 48

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Which part of the pharynx is lined with respiratory epithelium (ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells)?

Select one of the following:

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharnx

Explanation

Question 14 of 48

1

In which part of the pharynx will you find the adenoid tonsils?

Select one of the following:

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

Explanation

Question 15 of 48

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Where does the oropharynx end?

Select one of the following:

Superior border of the epiglottis
Inferior border of the epiglottis
Cricothyoid cartilage
Soft palate

Explanation

Question 16 of 48

1

How much of the tongue does the oropharynx contain?

Select one of the following:

Posterior 1/3
Anterior 1/3
None
All

Explanation

Question 17 of 48

1

Which of the following are found in the oropharynx?

Select one or more of the following:

Lingual tonsils (lymphoid tissue at base of tongue)
Palatine tonsils (in the tonsillar fossa)
Superior constrictor muscle
Adenoid tonsils
Respiratory epithelium

Explanation

Question 18 of 48

1

Which phases of swallowing is the oropharynx involved in?

Select one of the following:

Voluntary only
Involuntary only
Voluntary and involuntary

Explanation

Question 19 of 48

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Where does the laryngopharynx occur?

Select one of the following:

Between the superior border of the epiglottis and inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (C6)
Between the inferior border of the epiglottis and inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (C6)
Between the posterior nares and the superior border of the epiglottis
Between the soft palate and the superior border of the epiglottis

Explanation

Question 20 of 48

1

The laryngopharynx communicates with the larynx via the laryngeal inlet.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 21 of 48

1

Where are the middle and inferior pharyngeal constrictors found?

Select one of the following:

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

Explanation

Question 22 of 48

1

From what does the pharynx receive sensory innervation from?

Select one of the following:

Glossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
Vagus nerve (CNX)
External laryngeal nerve
Superior cervical ganglion

Explanation

Question 23 of 48

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Which nerve innervates all the muscles of the pharynx except the stylopharyngeus?

Select one of the following:

Vagus nerve (CNX)
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
External laryngeal nerve
Superior cervical ganglion

Explanation

Question 24 of 48

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Arterial supply to the pharynx is achieved by branches of the....

Select one of the following:

External carotid artery
Internal carotid artery
Vertebral arteries
Basilar artery

Explanation

Question 25 of 48

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The pharyngeal venous plexus drains into...

Select one of the following:

The internal jugular vein
The external jugular vein
The brachiocephalic vein
The superior sagittal sinus

Explanation

Question 26 of 48

1

The structure of the larynx is primarily...

Select one of the following:

Cartilaginous
Bony
Muscular
Membranous

Explanation

Question 27 of 48

1

Where does the larynx span between?

Select one of the following:

C3 and C6
C5 and C7
C1 and C7
C2 and C7

Explanation

Question 28 of 48

1

The larynx is continuous with the trachea inferiorly.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 29 of 48

1

What is found posterior to the larynx?

Select one of the following:

Oesophagus
Cricoid cartilage
Trachea
Nasopharynx

Explanation

Question 30 of 48

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Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find between the inferior surface of the epiglottis and the vestibular folds/false vocal cords?

Select one of the following:

Supraglottis
Glottis
Subglottis

Explanation

Question 31 of 48

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Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find containing the vocal cords and 1cm below them?

Select one of the following:

Supraglottis
Glottis
Subglottis

Explanation

Question 32 of 48

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Anatomically, the internal cavity of the larynx can be divided into three sections. Which section will you find between the inferior border of the glottis to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage?

Select one of the following:

Supraglottis
Glottis
Subglottis

Explanation

Question 33 of 48

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What type of epithelium will you find in the interior surface of the larynx?

Select one of the following:

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Stratifed squamous epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Simple ciliated columnar epithelium

Explanation

Question 34 of 48

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Which structure of the larynx is, uniquely, lined by stratified squamous epithelium?

Select one of the following:

True vocal cords
Vestibular folds/false vocal cords
Cricoid cartilage
Glottis

Explanation

Question 35 of 48

1

Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the internal structure of the larynx.

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Epiglottis

Thyrohyoid membrane

Cuneiform cartilage

Corniculate cartilage

Arytenoid cartilage

Arytenoid muscle

Cricoid cartilage

Cricothyroid ligament

Cricotracheal ligament

Tracheal cartilages

Vocal fold/true vocal cord

Thyroid cartilage

Vestibular fold/false vocal cord

Fatty pad

Thryohyoid membrane

Hyoid bone

Explanation

Question 36 of 48

1

Which of the following cartilages of the larynx are unpaired?

Select one or more of the following:

Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
Arytenoid cartilage
Corniculate cartilage
Cuneiform cartilage

Explanation

Question 37 of 48

1

Which unpaired cartilage of the larynx is composed of two sheets which join together anteriorly to form the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple)?

Select one of the following:

Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis

Explanation

Question 38 of 48

1

The posterior border of each sheet of the thyroid cartilage projects superior and inferiorly. Where does the superior horn attach?

Select one of the following:

To the hyoid bone via the lateral thyrohyoid ligament
To the hyoid bone directly
To the cricoid cartilage
To the vertebral column

Explanation

Question 39 of 48

1

The posterior border of each sheet of the thyroid cartilage projects superior and inferiorly. Where does the inferior horn attach?

Select one of the following:

To the cricoid cartilage
To the hyoid bone directly
To the hyoid bone via the lateral thyrohyoid ligament
To the vertebral column

Explanation

Question 40 of 48

1

Which unpaired cartilage of the larynx is a complete ring of hyaline cartilage?

Select one of the following:

Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Epiglottis

Explanation

Question 41 of 48

1

Where will you find the cricoid cartilage?

Select one of the following:

C6
C1
C2
T1

Explanation

Question 42 of 48

1

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped plate of elastic cartilage marking the entrance to the larynx. Where is its 'stalk' attached?

Select one of the following:

Anterior aspect of the thyroid cartilage
Anterior aspect of the cricoid cartilage
Hyoid bone
Vertebra prominens (C7)

Explanation

Question 43 of 48

1

When does the epigottis flatten to close off the larynx?

Select one of the following:

Swallowing
Breathing
Talking
Coughing

Explanation

Question 44 of 48

1

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Epiglottis

Thyroid cartilage

Arytenoid cartilage

Cricoid cartilage

Corniculate cartilages

Explanation

Question 45 of 48

1

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Epiglottis

Hyoid bone

Thyrohyoid ligament

Laryngeal prominence

Thyroid cartilage

Cricothyroid ligaments

Cricoid cartilage

Cricotracheal ligament

Tracheal cartilages

Larynx

Trachea

Ventricular fold

Vocal fold

Arytenoid cartilages

Explanation

Question 46 of 48

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Medial thyrohyoid ligament

Thyrohyoid membrane

Lateral thyrohyoid ligament

Internal laryngeal nerve

Superior laryngeal artery

Median cricothyroid ligament

Cricothyroid ligament

Cricotracheal ligament

Explanation

Question 47 of 48

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Vestibule of the larynx

Epiglottis

Hyoid bone

Thyroid cartilage

Vestibular fold

Vocal ligament

Vocal fold

Vocalis muscle

Infraglottic space

Trachea

Cricoid cartilage

Explanation

Question 48 of 48

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Superior thyroid artery

Superior laryngeal artery

Common carotid artery

Cricothyroid branch

Inferior laryngeal artery

Inferior thyroid artery

Thyrocervical trunk

Right subclavian artery

Brachiocephalic trunk

Aortic arch

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

Inferior laryngeal nerve

Cricothyroid

Superior laryngeal nerve (external)

Superior laryngeal nerve(internal branch

Vagus nerve

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Medicine Anatomy of Systems Quiz on The Upper Respiratory Tract , created by Charlotte Jakes on 16/05/2020.

The Upper Respiratory Tract

Question 1 of 48

What occurs within the nasal cavity?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 48

What is the opening of the nose referred to as?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 48

What does the posterior nares lead to?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 48

What name is given to the folds of the nasal cavity wall that force air to cross on top and in-between to warm it?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 48

Which of the following is another mechanism to increase warming of air entering the nasal cavity?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 48

Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the nasal cavity shown here.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 7 of 48

Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the respiratory tract as shown below.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 8 of 48

What is the pharynx?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 48

Where does the pharynx begin?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 48

Where does the pharynx end?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 48

Drag and drop the correct answers to describe this portion of the upper respiratory tract, paying particular attention to the pharynx.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 12 of 48

Which part of the pharynx conditions inspired air and propagates it into the larynx?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 48

Which part of the pharynx is lined with respiratory epithelium (ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium with goblet cells)?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 48

In which part of the pharynx will you find the adenoid tonsils?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 48

Where does the oropharynx end?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 48

How much of the tongue does the oropharynx contain?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 48

Which of the following are found in the oropharynx?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 48

Which phases of swallowing is the oropharynx involved in?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 48

Where does the laryngopharynx occur?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 48

The laryngopharynx communicates with the larynx via the laryngeal inlet.