The Respiratory System Answers

Where is the upper respiratory system located?

The pairings of air-filled cavities in the skull are called:

A person takes a drink of water and begins to choke. The water has gotten into the person’s windpipe. Which part of the upper respiratory system is supposed to prevent this?

What does the upper respiratory system do to prepare air for entrance into the lungs? Select all that apply.

Which part of the upper respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane and hair called vibrissae?

The larynx connects the ✔ pharynxsinusesepiglottiswindpipe and the trachea.

The small bony plates that line the nasal cavity are called ✔ turbinatesmucous membranenosesinuses.

Which of the following are responsible for keeping irritants out of the lungs? Select all that apply.

Which of the following parts of the respiratory system bring in air from outside the body?

Vibrissae are:

Cilia in the sinuses sweep away:

The pharynx is also called the . in the pharynx help push food toward the esophagus.

The primary role of the overall respiratory system is to:

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

Which component is responsible for passing air from the upper respiratory system into the lower respiratory system?

The function of the upper respiratory system is to:

Which process only occurs in the lower respiratory system?

The of the tongue and hyoid muscles prevent the airway from collapsing under the pressure of air coming into the lungs.