100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive and respiratory systems for air
and food? - ANSWER Pharynx
What is the name of the muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - ANSWER Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a large muscle used for breathing . On inhalation it contracts downward,
allowing air to be drawn in the mouth or nose and proceed down into the lungs. Upon
exhalation the diaphragm relaxes, allowing air to passively leave the airway.
What leaf-shaped structure closes during swallowing to prevent foods and foreign objects
from entering the trachea? - ANSWER Epiglottis
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
What is directly posterior to the nose? - ANSWER Nasopharynx
The nasopharynx connects the opening of the nostril to the soft plate, which is located at
the back of the mouth. This passage is designed to warm up inhaled air and filter out fine
particulate matter.
What is the name of the hollow, semi-flexible tube that Carries inhaled air from the larynx to
the lungs? - ANSWER Trachea
The trachea is a tube like structure that allows air passage from the upper airway into the
lungs
1
What is the name of the passageway shared by the digestive and respiratory systems for air
and food? - ANSWER Pharynx
What is the name of the muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - ANSWER Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a large muscle used for breathing . On inhalation it contracts downward,
allowing air to be drawn in the mouth or nose and proceed down into the lungs. Upon
exhalation the diaphragm relaxes, allowing air to passively leave the airway.
What leaf-shaped structure closes during swallowing to prevent foods and foreign objects
from entering the trachea? - ANSWER Epiglottis
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
What is directly posterior to the nose? - ANSWER Nasopharynx
The nasopharynx connects the opening of the nostril to the soft plate, which is located at
the back of the mouth. This passage is designed to warm up inhaled air and filter out fine
particulate matter.
What is the name of the hollow, semi-flexible tube that Carries inhaled air from the larynx to
the lungs? - ANSWER Trachea
The trachea is a tube like structure that allows air passage from the upper airway into the
lungs
1
