Boys have high-pitched voices when they are young, but their voices deepen as they age. What causes this change? Their vocal cords grow longer as they get older Their vocal cords become thicker Their lung capacity increases Their larynx becomes smaller

Their vocal cords grow longer as they get older

What is the purpose of the cartilaginous rings that surround the trachea? To filter incoming air To aid in sound production To prevent the trachea from collapsing between breaths To increase air humidity

To prevent the trachea from collapsing between breaths

Which of the following describes the path of carbon dioxide as it leaves your capillaries and exits through the respiratory system? Bronchioles, alveoli, trachea, bronchi, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose Alveoli, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose Mouth/nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose

Alveoli, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, mouth/nose

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Which of the following structures connects the nose to the throat?

Boys have high-pitched voices when they are young, but their voices deepen as they age. What causes this change?

What is the purpose of the cartilaginous rings that surround the trachea?

Which of the following describes the path of carbon dioxide as it leaves your capillaries and exits through the respiratory system?

You are sitting calmly while you work on this test. The amount of air that is regularly being exchanged through your lungs during this time is called the _____?

Your doctor told you that you have an upper respiratory infection. Which of the following structures would not be affected by this infection?

Your friend had her larynx removed. What will she be unable to do?

The ciliated cells within the respiratory mucosa propel foreign particles _____ from the nasal cavity and _____ from the trachea.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the paranasal sinuses?

Tonsils and alveolar macrophages are found within the respiratory system, but function as part of the _____?

In the trachea, the cartilaginous rings are U-shaped. They are open on one side to allow movement of _____?

The largest cartilaginous portion of the larynx that is prominent in men and commonly called the 'Adam's apple' is _____?

The function of the pleural fluid is to _____?

Which of the following is NOT true of the respiratory zone?

During the process of inspiration, volume in the lungs _____ causing pressure in the lungs to _____?

Vital lung capacity encompasses several other lung capacities. Which is not part of vital lung capacity?

You're determined to blow out all the birthday candles on your cake this year. Which lung volume would be most applicable for this action?

The 2 respiratory control groups that collect sensory information and control regular, quiet breathing are located in the _____?

You go for a morning run. Your respiratory rate will increase because _____?

What is the function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?

What is the primary function of cilia in the respiratory system?

The epiglottis is involved in both the respiratory and digestive systems. What is its primary function?

Where are the sinuses located in relation to the nasal cavity?

What is the primary function of the vocal cords?

What is a key structural feature of the trachea?

Where are alveoli found within the respiratory system?

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