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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system? a) Gas exchange b) Vocalization c) Regulation of body temperature d) Acid-base balance
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The larynx is located in which region of the body? a) Thorax b) Abdomen c) Pelvis d) Head and neck
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Which of the following structures is responsible for preventing food and liquid from entering the airway during swallowing? a) Epiglottis b) Trachea c) Pharynx d) Esophagus
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The trachea is commonly referred to as the: a) Windpipe b) Food pipe c) Voice box d) Lung tube
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the larynx? a) Protection of the airway b) Production of sound c) Regulation of airflow d) Gas exchange
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The vocal folds are located within the: a) Pharynx b) Trachea c) Larynx d) Esophagus
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The primary muscle responsible for inspiration is the: a) Diaphragm b) Intercostal muscles c) Sternocleidomastoid d) Pectoralis major
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity? a) Filtering and humidifying air b) Detecting odors c) Producing mucus d) Producing sound
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The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream is known as: a) Respiration b) Ventilation c) Phonation d) Articulation
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The alveoli are tiny air sacs located within the: a) Bronchi b) Trachea c) Larynx d) Lungs
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The primary muscle responsible for expiration is the: a) Diaphragm b) Intercostal muscles c) Sternocleidomastoid d) Rectus abdominis
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The process of swallowing is also known as: a) Deglutition b) Mastication c) Digestion d) Absorption
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The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the: a) Trachea b) Esophagus c) Pharynx d) Larynx
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The bronchi are the main passageways that lead to the: a) Lungs b) Heart c) Stomach d) Liver
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The process of producing speech sounds is known as: a) Phonation b) Respiration c) Articulation d) Swallowing
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The vocal folds are made up of: a) Cartilage b) Bone c) Muscle d) Ligaments
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The process of inhaling and exhaling air is known as: a) Phonation b) Respiration c) Articulation d) Swallowing
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The trachea is lined with: a) Smooth muscle b) Skeletal muscle c) Ciliated epithelium d) Stratified squamous epithelium
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The process of breaking down food into smaller particles is known as: a) Deglutition b) Mastication c) Digestion d) Absorption
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The primary function of the respiratory system is to: a) Transport oxygen to the body’s cells b) Filter toxins from the bloodstream c) Regulate body temperature d) Produce sound for communication
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