Please be familiar with all bold face words in the module. In addition, below are some
review questions that will be helpful. This is not an exhaustive list of review questions. It is
a general list of possible topics which could be on the exam.
General Anatomy
1. What are the three main functions of the respiratory system (anatomical organization)?
The anatomical organization of the respiratory system allows it to perform three main functions:
1) Air conduction, 2) Air filtration, and 3) Exchange of Gases or respiration.
-The respiratory system also has roles in vocalizations, the sense of smell, and the body’s pH
regulation.
2. What are the three parts of the pharynx? (Review figure to label locations)
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynopharnyx
3. Identify the hard palate vs. the soft palate
See figure 2.8/2.9
The hard palate and the soft palate separate the nasal cavities from the mouth.
4. True or false: the rings that cover the trachea are a complete circle.
, False the rings that cover are not a complete cirlce, the rings of the trachea do not meet on the
posterior side
5. Label the following figures:
Anterior View of the lungs:
Label A-
Label B-
Label C-
Label D-
Label E-